Patent ID: 6696660
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: B23K

Abstract:
A weld tip testing head comprising:a first alignment member; a first spring element having first and second ends, the first end coupled to the first alignment member, and the second end couple to a mounting; a first sensor element coupled to the mounting; wherein the first spring element is operable to be compressed in response to a weld tip contacting the first alignment member; wherein the first sensor element is operable to measure a first alignment associated with the weld tip; a second alignment member; a second spring element having first and second ends, the first end coupled to the second alignment member, and the second end coupled to the mounting; a second sensor element coupled to the mounting; wherein the second spring element is operable to be compressed in response to the weld tip contacting the second alignment member; wherein the first and second alignment members form an aperture operable to removably receive the weld tip; and wherein the second sensor element is operable to measure a second alignment associated with the weld tip.