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separated due to the risk of corrosion and
cross-contamination.
SPOT WELDING
On the other end of the spectrum,
more body shops, especially dealership
body shops, are using high-end spotwelding
machines that can give the
perfect spot weld every time. One of
the drawbacks of using a MIG machine
to weld body panels is it comes down to
the ability of the technician to properly
perform multiple plug and spot welds
over the course of the repair.
Squeeze-type resistance spot
welders (STRSW) are the latest evolution
of spot-welding machines that
will hold the panel in place and apply
the perfect amount of force for the
electrode to bond, depending on the
type of material used by the OEMs.
With this process, panels are squeezed
together with a specific amount of
Squeeze-type resistance spot welding is starting to take over in collision shops as many OEMs are
using advanced steels that are thinner than in the past. These machines produce a perfect weld
every time and won't burn through sealants or adhesives.
pressure while the weld is created.
Tips of resistance spot welders are
made of copper, which is a better
conductor of electricity than steel.
These machines more closely mimic
the OEM construction and introduce
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less heat into the weld, which reduces
the chance of corrosion. Also, many
OEMs today use advanced steel alloys
that are even thinner than in previous
years when mild cold-rolled steel was
more common.
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