Panel repairs (Welding): Procedures

Welding

13. Select arms for resistance spot welding and
12. Apply adhesive sealant to panel joint surfaces. See GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA, Information

Offer Up and Align

Offer up new panel and align with associated panels. Clamp into position using welding clamps or Mole grips. Where a joggle or brace joint is being adopted, make a set in the original panel joint edge or insert a brace behind the joint.

• NOTE: In cases where access for welding
• clamps is difficult, it may be necessary to
• use tack welds.

14. Fit resistance spot welding arms and test

shape electrode tips using a tip trimmer.

NOTE: To maintain efficiency, the tips will require regular cleaning with emery cloth.

CAUTION: Use electrode arms not exceeding 300mm (12 in) in length.

equipment for satisfactory operation, using test coupons. Where monitoring equipment is not available, verify weld strength by checking that metal around the weld puddle pulls apart under tension during pulling.