CPC B23K 9/327 (2013.01) [B23K 9/0052 (2013.01); B23K 9/0286 (2013.01); B23K 9/0953 (2013.01); B23K 9/1087 (2013.01); B23K 9/0282 (2013.01)] | 29 Claims |
1. A system for welding a tubular workpiece, the system comprising:
a plurality of welding equipment for transportation to a work site, the welding equipment including a welding machine for generating a controlled voltage, a power supply for powering the welding machine, and a boom including a lifting arm;
a helper station secured to the lifting arm, positionable to orient the helper station with respect to the tubular workpiece to be welded;
a wire feeder carried on the helper station, the wire feeder configured for feeding a consumable welding wire;
a gasless torch in electrical communication with the welding machine and configured for receiving the consumable welding wire from the wire feeder and generating an electrical arc between the consumable welding wire and the tubular workpiece;
a guide track positionable with respect to the tubular workpiece; and
a mechanized carrier moveably secured to the guide track and moveable along the guide track while holding the gasless torch adjacent to the tubular workpiece.
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