摘要 |
Apparatus and method for setting welding run-off tabs in a coil end joiner which includes a support table having a U-channel therein, the U-channel having an opening through a base portion thereof, a left hold down clamp and a right hold down clamp positioned to either side of the U-channel over the support table, a first angled member having an actuator which provides horizontal movement of the first angled member, the first angled member extending upwardly through the opening in the base portion of the U-channel and contacting a corresponding second angled member such that horizontal movement of the first angled member results in vertical movement of the top surface of the second angled member which is parallel to the top surface of the support table. A rear welding run-off tab holder member having a U-channel therein is positioned over the second angled member and includes a rear welding run-off tab clamp which is positioned at a rear end thereof. A forward welding run-off tab holder and copper chill bar member includes a forward welding run-off tab clamp on a forward end thereof. The forward welding run-off tab holder and copper chill bar member is positioned in the U-channel in the rear welding run-off tab holder member. The apparatus and method for setting welding run-off tabs in a coil end welder facilitates the positioning of and retains a rear welding run-off tab and a forward welding run-off tab in position until the coil end welding operation is completed.
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