Abstract: Apparatus and method for use with a welding system. The apparatus and method provides a fluid bath which allows a welding nozzle of the welding system to be dipped into, for example, a friction reducing agent.

Abstract: Various methods, systems and products are disclosed for providing an improved welding system which substantially improves the continuous operation of an automated welding system by increasing the amount of time between maintenance shutdowns.

Abstract: An electromagnetic weld spatter removal device wherein a single control and power source may be utilized to fire multiple electromagnetic coils, thereby producing a cost savings. A first embodiment of the invention includes a contactor switch mechanism, a control mechanism, at least two contactors, and at least two electromagnetic coils for removing weld spatter. There is also disclosed a method for removing weld spatter using multiple electromagnetic coils for multiple welding stations. In a second embodiment there is disclosed a single enclosure housing the power supply, control logic board, at least two SCRs connected to at least two coils for the removal of weld spatter.

Abstract: Various methods, systems and products are disclosed for providing an improved welding system which substantially improves the continuous operation of an automated welding system by increasing the amount of time between maintenance shutdowns. One of the disclosed method steps or system elements provides for dipping a welding nozzle [28 or 28a] and a portion of its related diffuser into a bath [12 or 12a] of fluid each time the automated welding system moves through a welding cycle. A product is also disclosed to best accomplish that step or element. Another method step or system element may include the removal of spatter accumulation via an electromagnetic field that magnetically pulls the spatter without direct contact with the nozzle or diffuser.

Abstract: An electromagnetic weld spatter removal device wherein a single control and power source may be utilized to fire multiple electromagnetic coils, thereby producing a cost savings. A first embodiment of the invention includes a contactor switch mechanism, a control mechanism, at least two contactors, and at least two electromagnetic coils for removing weld spatter. There is also disclosed a method for removing weld spatter using multiple electromagnetic coils for multiple welding stations. In a second embodiment there is disclosed a single enclosure housing the power supply, control logic board, at least two SCRs connected to at least two coils for the removal of weld spatter.