Abstract: A welding machine includes a welding power supply that generates a welding waveform during a welding operation, an internal combustion engine, and a generator that is operatively connected to the welding power supply to supply electrical energy to the welding power supply. The generator includes a rotor shaft driven by the internal combustion engine, and an end casting located at an end of the generator opposite the internal combustion engine. A rotary screw compressor is mounted to the end casting of the generator. A clutch mechanism couples the rotor shaft to the rotary screw compressor to selectively drive the rotary screw compressor by the rotor shaft.

Abstract: A welding machine includes a welding power supply that generates a welding waveform during a welding operation, an internal combustion engine, and a generator that is operatively connected to the welding power supply to supply electrical energy to the welding power supply. The generator includes a rotor shaft driven by the internal combustion engine, and an end casting located at an end of the generator opposite the internal combustion engine. A rotary screw compressor is mounted to the end casting of the generator. A clutch mechanism couples the rotor shaft to the rotary screw compressor to selectively drive the rotary screw compressor by the rotor shaft.

Abstract: Embodiments of welding systems and methods with coordinated dual power outputs supporting a same welding process or a same AC output process are disclosed. One embodiment of a welding system includes an engine and a generator operatively connected to the engine, where the engine is configured to drive the generator to produce electrical input power. The welding system also includes a power supply operatively connected to the generator and having at least one controller. The power supply is configured to convert the electrical input power to form two power outputs that are coordinated with each other, at least in time, via the controller to support a same welding process. The same welding process may be, for example, a hotwire welding process, a tandem metal inert gas (MIG) welding process, or an alternating current (AC) output process.

Abstract: Embodiments of welding systems and methods with coordinated dual power outputs supporting a same welding process or a same AC output process are disclosed. One embodiment of a welding system includes an engine and a generator operatively connected to the engine, where the engine is configured to drive the generator to produce electrical input power. The welding system also includes a power supply operatively connected to the generator and having at least one controller. The power supply is configured to convert the electrical input power to form two power outputs that are coordinated with each other, at least in time, via the controller to support a same welding process. The same welding process may be, for example, a hotwire welding process, a tandem metal inert gas (MIG) welding process, or an alternating current (AC) output process.

Abstract: The subject innovation described herein generally pertains to a system and method for security features for a device in which functionality of the device can be limited or restricted in accordance with one or more security layers. To access functionality of the device, an appropriate security-related input is required.

Abstract: A multi-function machine is provided. In one embodiment, the multi-function machine includes a generator driven by an engine for generating electrical power. The multi-function machine also includes a welding power supply electrically powered by the generator to provide an arc gouging output during an arc gouging process when the multi-function machine is in an arc gouging mode. The multi-function machine further includes an air compressor system driven by the generator to provide a compressed air output to support the arc gouging process. The multi-function machine also includes a controller operatively connected to the welding power supply and the air compressor system. The air compressor system is commanded by the controller to activate to provide the compressed air output when the arc gouging mode is selected and/or change a characteristic of the compressed air output when an arc gouging set point of the arc gouging mode is changed.

Abstract: The invention described herein generally pertains to a system and method for collecting one or more welding parameters in real time during creation of one or more welds using a welding sequence. The one or more welding parameters can be associated with a particular welding sequence. Moreover, based on the one or more welding parameters collected, a modeled welding parameter can be generated to increase quality, efficiency, and the like. A collection component collects real time welding parameter data from which a quality manager component creates a modeled welding parameter. The modeled welding parameter can be employed for the welding sequence to monitor or track the welding parameter during a subsequent weld.

Abstract: The invention described herein generally pertains to a system and method for collecting one or more welding parameters in real time during creation of one or more welds using a welding sequence. The one or more welding parameters can be associated with a particular welding sequence. Moreover, based on the one or more welding parameters collected, a modeled welding parameter can be generated to increase quality, efficiency, and the like. A collection component collects real time welding parameter data from which a quality manager component creates a modeled welding parameter. The modeled welding parameter can be employed for the welding sequence to monitor or track the welding parameter during a subsequent weld.

Abstract: The invention described herein generally pertains to a system and method for welder system that relates to creating a welding sequence for a welding environment in which the welding sequence is based upon non-real time data collected from a welding procedure. Welding procedure information is collected and utilized to create a welding sequence to perform two or more welds in which at least one parameter is based on the collected welding procedure information (e.g., non-real world welding procedure).

Abstract: The invention described herein generally pertains to a system and method for evaluating one or more conditions or preliminary weld condition related to a welding system and/or method that utilizes a welding sequence to perform two or more welds with respective welding schedules. In an embodiment, an operator registration is provided that verifies the operator and identifies welding sequences to which the operator is authorized to perform. In another embodiment, one or more fixture locations are monitored to determine whether a workpiece is accurately configured prior to a welding operation. In still another embodiment, locations on a workpiece can be displayed to assist an operator in performing two or more welds utilizing a welding sequence. Moreover, a wireless system communications a data signal to a welding work cell in which such data is used to identify a welding sequence.

Abstract: The invention described herein generally pertains to a system and method for evaluating one or more conditions or preliminary weld condition related to a welding system and/or method that utilizes a welding sequence to perform two or more welds with respective welding schedules. In an embodiment, an operator registration is provided that verifies the operator and identifies welding sequences to which the operator is authorized to perform. In another embodiment, one or more fixture locations are monitored to determine whether a workpiece is accurately configured prior to a welding operation. In still another embodiment, locations on a workpiece can be displayed to assist an operator in performing two or more welds utilizing a welding sequence. Moreover, a wireless system communications a data signal to a welding work cell in which such data is used to identify a welding sequence.

Abstract: Embodiments of welding systems and methods with coordinated dual power outputs supporting a same welding process or a same AC output process are disclosed. One embodiment of a welding system includes an engine and a generator operatively connected to the engine, where the engine is configured to drive the generator to produce electrical input power. The welding system also includes a power supply operatively connected to the generator and having at least one controller. The power supply is configured to convert the electrical input power to form two power outputs that are coordinated with each other, at least in time, via the controller to support a same welding process. The same welding process may be, for example, a hotwire welding process, a tandem metal inert gas (MIG) welding process, or an alternating current (AC) output process.

Abstract: A welding machine includes a welding power supply, a chassis structure that forms an engine compartment, and an internal combustion engine located within the engine compartment. A generator is connected to the power supply to supply electrical energy thereto. The generator comprises a rotor shaft driven by the engine. The machine includes an air compressor, or hydraulic pump, having a driven pulley. An axial generator cooling fan is driven by the rotor shaft. The fan has fan blades extending between a central hub attached to the rotor shaft and an annular pulley ring connecting the fan blades. The pulley ring is coupled to the driven pulley to power the air compressor or the hydraulic pump. A fuel tank is mounted within the chassis structure beneath the engine and generator. The fan generates a first cooling air flow cooling the generator, and a second cooling air flow cooling the fuel tank.

Abstract: A welding machine includes a welding power supply. A generator is operatively connected to the welding power supply to supply electrical energy to the welding power supply. An internal combustion engine is configured to drive the generator. A chassis structure includes a divider wall that at least partially defines an engine compartment of the welding machine. A cantilevered engine-mounting shelf is cantilevered from the divider wall. The internal combustion engine is attached to the cantilevered engine-mounting shelf. A fuel tank is mounted within the chassis structure and located beneath each of the cantilevered engine-mounting shelf, the internal combustion engine and the generator.

Abstract: A welding machine includes a welding power supply. A generator is operatively connected to the welding power supply to supply electrical energy to the welding power supply. An internal combustion engine is configured to drive the generator. A chassis structure includes a divider wall that at least partially defines an engine compartment of the welding machine. A cantilevered engine-mounting shelf is cantilevered from the divider wall. The internal combustion engine is attached to the cantilevered engine-mounting shelf. A fuel tank is mounted within the chassis structure and located beneath each of the cantilevered engine-mounting shelf, the internal combustion engine and the generator.

Abstract: A welding machine includes an enclosure and a welding power supply mounted in an electronics compartment within the enclosure. A divider wall at least partially defines an engine compartment. A generator is operatively connected to the power supply. An engine, located within the engine compartment, drives the generator. An engine-cooling fan is coupled to the engine. A recessed side vent is in fluid communication with the electronics compartment and recessed in a lateral side of the enclosure, and a recessed air channel is formed by the lateral side and extends rearward from the side vent along the engine compartment. The engine-cooling fan draws cooling air forward through the recessed side vent and into the electronics compartment, and downward through the electronics compartment and into the engine compartment.

Abstract: The invention described herein generally pertains to a system and method for performing a welding operation that is controlled in part by a welding sequence. An input component is provided that receives an input from an operator during a performance of a welding operation in which the input allows control of the welding operation or feedback from the welding operation. In an embodiment, the input component is incorporated or affixed to equipment of the operator. An Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag is further utilized to control use of a welding sequence based on wireless data communicated between the RFID tag and an RFID component.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted electric power generation system includes an engine-generator enclosure within which is an internal combustion engine, an electric generator coupled to the engine, and an air compressor driven by at least one of the engine and the generator. The system includes an air compressor system enclosure. At least one of an air compressor lubricating oil separator tank, an air compressor lubricating oil filter, an aftercooler, and a coalescing filter is located within the air compressor system enclosure. A compressed air conduit extends between the engine-generator enclosure and the air compressor system enclosure. The compressed air conduit conveys compressed air and air compressor lubricating oil from the air compressor. An air compressor lubricating oil conduit extends between the engine-generator enclosure and the air compressor system enclosure for supplying the air compressor lubricating oil to the air compressor.

Abstract: The subject innovation described herein generally pertains to a system and method for security features for a device in which functionality of the device can be limited or restricted in accordance with one or more security layers. To access functionality of the device, an appropriate security-related input is required.