Patent ID: 7291808
Filing Date: 2007-11-06
Classification: B23K

Abstract:
1. A method for setting a parameter of a welding apparatus, the method comprising the following steps: invoking a control program in the welding apparatus which occurs by renewed activation of at least one external operating unit on at least one external component comprising at least one of a welding torch or a robot control, wherein said at least one external operating unit is in communication with the welding apparatus; selectively allocating a selected welding parameter for setting or adjustment to said at least one external operating unit provided on said at least one external component, wherein allocating the selected welding parameter includes storing the welding parameter by using a control or evaluation device; setting or changing said selected welding parameter, based upon activation or adjustment of said at least one external operating unit provided on said at least one external component; evaluating any signals received from said at least one external operating unit of said at least one external component, by using said control or evaluation device of the welding apparatus; allocating said signals to at least one welding parameter and then adjusting said at least one welding parameter based upon said signals received from said at least one external operating unit of said at least one external component; and selectively allocating said at least one adjusted welding parameter to said at least one external operating unit provided on said at least one external component wherein a set of welding parameters are selectable and settable via said at least one operating element or via display elements provided on the welding apparatus.