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Contents
Chapter 1: Weld Head and Resistance Welding Overview.............................. 1
What is Resistance Welding? ...................................................................................
Contact Resistance .....................................................................................................
Bulk Resistance ............................................................................................................. 3
Capacitive Discharge (CD)......................................................................................... 3
Direct Current (DC)....................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: How to Setup the Weld Head ................................................................. 6
Initial Set-up.................................................................................................................... 6
Electrode Holder Setup.............................................................................................. 8
1/8” Round Electrode Installation Procedure..................................................... 8
1/8” Rectangular Electrode Installation Procedure (Fixed Gap) .................. 9
1/8” Rectangular Electrode Installation Procedure (Adjustable Gap) ....10
1/8” Opposed Electrodes Installation Procedure...........................................11
Opposed (Direct Weld)..............................................................................................
Step (Adjustable Gap)................................................................................................
Series (Adjustable Gap/Fixed Gap).......................................................................13
Thermocompression.................................................................................................13
Ergonomics...................................................................................................................14
Adjusting the Scope ..................................................................................................14
Chapter 3: How to Operate the Weld Head...........................................................16
Software Interface .....................................................................................................16
Compatible Welding Power Supplies..................................................................16
Verify All Cable Connections..................................................................................16
How to Weld..................................................................................................................17
Position...........................................................................................................................17
Force................................................................................................................................18
Speed..............................................................................................................................18
Timing .............................................................................................................................18
Displacement ...............................................................................................................18
Practice First. Weld Second....................................................................................18
Tips and Recommendations for Successful Welds.......................................19
Chapter 4: How to Maintain the Weld Head..........................................................
Electrode Maintenance ............................................................................................
Weld Head Maintenance..........................................................................................
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