ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- United States Patent no. 12,325,096, issued on June 10.
"Rotating arc welding torch" was invented by Daniel Adolpho Da Silva Junior (Nova Iguacu, Brazil).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The invention uses the principle of the pneumatic turbine and a cooling system for the entire welding torch, wherein the gas used in the welding process, or even compressed air, enters through a conductor in the axial direction to the consumable, thus moving, a turbine, which in turn moves a tip and a tip holder. The welding torch can be used for extended periods of time at 100% cycle on welding machines of NEMA class I, since it is water cooled. In addition, the torch can be used in ...