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Selecting The Correct Welding Equipment: Spot Welders
I-CAR · October 14, 2020
Summary
This article outlines the critical factors collision repair facilities must consider when selecting a squeeze-type resistance spot welder, including OEM network requirements, vehicle-specific clamp force and amperage specifications, and available welding tips or arms. It emphasizes that shop electrical infrastructure and incoming power must be verified by a certified electrician to ensure the chosen equipment can operate correctly.
What to do on the job
Verify the vehicle maker's specified clamp force, amperage, and approved equipment lists, and have a certified electrician confirm the shop's power infrastructure before purchasing or using a spot welder.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessity of using specific OEM-approved spot welding equipment and to defend the sublet or utility costs associated with upgrading shop power infrastructure to meet OEM welding specifications during structural repairs.
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