Content tagged with "resistance-spot-welding"

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June 26, 2009

Getting close to remote laser welding Figure 1 A remote laser welding cell doesn't take up too much room on a shop floor and holds the promise of being more productive than traditional spot welding setups. Photo courtesy of Rofin-Sinar Inc. In an RLW system (see Figure 1 ), the laser beam is focused over the workpiece... Read more...

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May 13, 2008

Resistance-weld more for less This multigun resistance welding system is designed for automotive exhaust systems. Resistance welding often is viewed as a process shrouded in mystery, and one of its most misunderstood components is the welding electrode. Electrodes have a profound effect on weld integrity and, ultimately,... Read more...

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February 12, 2008

Projection welding for nut and bolt attachment Figure 1 Weld Nuts Studied A modern car body contains some 300 welded and punched fasteners, such as bolts, nuts, and studs. The quality of the attachment of these fasteners to the stamped body components is critical for the final product's safety and reliability. Crucial components such... Read more...

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August 8, 2006

Opening the gate to efficiency Dotting the rolling landscape on U.S. 127 in Kentucky, just south of Danville, are a half-dozen small gate manufacturers. As is typical in many rural areas throughout the nation, most of these shops are small operations where people have learned how to use their skills to contribute to... Read more...

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November 8, 2005

Advanced materials require advanced knowledge Mode 1 failure (left) shows that separation occurs through the opposing sheet around the base of the weld, resulting in a full- button pull. In Figures 1-8, nugget size is nominally 6 mm in diameter. Mode 2 failure (middle), also known as a partial-thickness fracture and partial-button... Read more...

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November 8, 2005

Knockout punch Punched and tapped parts are stacked on a pallet to be delivered to the press brake area for bending. A finished part (after bending) is shown on the left side of the stacking table for illustration purposes. This is an application destined to stay in the U.S. It's a large,... Read more...

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September 13, 2005

Get your schedule in order Spot welds in this galvanized steel truck door frame must be free of surface burrs that can tear clothing when someone enters or exits the vehicle. High weld strength also is necessary for door assembly support when the vehicle is in service, especially in the event of a crash. These... Read more...

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