Patent ID: 6037557
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: B23K

Abstract:
A gas lens housing (2) for arc welding or cutting torches with a non-consumable electrode (4), a torch body (1) with a housing (2) for receiving an electrode holder (3), the electrode holder (3) being provided with collet chucks (28) and expansion slits (8) in a front, down stream section (26) to fasten the electrode (4) in a clamping attachment, where a ring channel (24) as protective channel for an inert gas is formed between the electrode holder (3) and a housing jacket (22) of the housing and where a gas lens (6) is fitted into the ring channel (24) or the torch jet (5) characterized by the fact that the gas lens housing (2) is mounted at the front end (30) of the electrode holder (3) or the collet chucks (28) and held with axial play.