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Back-To-Basics: Plug Weld Prep Using A Spot Blaster
I-CAR · February 6, 2025
Summary
This article highlights the importance of proper plug weld preparation for successful panel installation and collision repair quality. It introduces the spot blaster as an efficient tool to clean the base material and surrounding area of a plug weld, alongside traditional methods like stainless-steel brushes and fiber wheels.
What to do on the job
Use a spot blaster or other approved cleaning tool (such as a stainless-steel brush or flat-ground drill bit) to thoroughly clean the base material and surrounding area of a plug weld before welding.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessity of thorough plug weld preparation and to support the use of specialized tools like spot blasters, flat-ground drill bits, or rivet shavers during the panel replacement and welding process.
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