Abstract:
A welding gun and supporting structure having a plurality of cams and cam followers for controlling the movement of the welding gun between a welding position and a stored position and when in the welding position, freeing the welding tip for equalizing on the object to be welded during the welding cycle. The fluid pressure actuating cylinder for moving the electrodes and applying pressure during the welding cycle is also utilized as the power source for moving the welding gun and supporting structure between the stored position and the welding position.