Patent ID: 6390134
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: B23K

Abstract:
An apparatus for use in controlling gas surge in a gas welding system comprising:a valve-body having a first valve-body end, a second valve-body end, and a valve-body gas-flow passage, said valve-body disposed between a solenoid on a welding unit and a gas transport hose of a gas source, wherein said valve-body gas-flow passage connects said first valve-body end and said second valve-body end; an orifice body having an orifice-body head, an orifice-body base, and an orifice body gas-flow passage having a distinct diameter; wherein said orifice-body gas-flow passage connects said orifice-body head and said orifice-body base; wherein said valve-body gas-flow passage is adapted to removably receive said orifice body; wherein said orifice-body gas-flow passage, and said valve-body gas-flow passage are operatively connected.