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Steel Spot And Plug Weld Nugget Size: Subaru - UPDATE
I-CAR · March 23, 2021 · Subaru
Summary
This document outlines Subaru's guidelines for spot and plug welding, directing technicians to the Foreword of vehicle-specific Body Repair Manuals (BRMs) to locate charts for welding current, compression, time, and plug weld hole diameters. It notes that while Subaru does not specify a precise plug weld nugget size, technicians must refer to general I-CAR guidelines when nugget sizes are not identified.
What to do on the job
Access the Foreword of the vehicle-specific Subaru Body Repair Manual to retrieve the exact spot welding parameters and plug weld hole diameter charts required for the specific panel thicknesses being repaired.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the time required to research and set up vehicle-specific welding parameters. It proves that Subaru mandates specific spot welder settings (current, compression, and time) and plug weld hole diameters based on panel thickness, which must be retrieved from the BRM for every unique structural repair.
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