Resistance welding is a metal joining process that utilizes applied pressure and electrical current. It involves passing an electric current with a welding electrode, which generates heat and melts the metal at the welding point. The metals are then pressed together, allowing them to bond as they cool down.
This method is used for high-speed production of spot welds in manufacturing. It’s essential to note that resistance welding is distinct from arc welding, which utilizes an electrical arc for heating and melting metals.
Geater is NADCAP Certified in resistance welding, using Weld Computer Technology to control a variety of weld parameters, for precise pressure and welding results.
We have the ability to weld aluminum and stainless-steel sheet metal materials to a sum total range up to .250” (1/4”) utilizing Military and AWS resistance welding specifications.
There are three classifications or types of resistance welding, which are A, B, and C. Of these three classifications, GMM does both B and C in-house.
Class A material represents the highest group of electrode materials, with most common Cu-based alloys falling under this group. These materials have good strength and high electrical conductivity, making them suitable for welding various metals, including aluminum and other metals with good conductivity.
Class B material represents a group of high-strength alloys with reasonable electrical conductivity. These alloys are often used in applications that require high strength and strength-to-weight ratio, such as in the aerospace and automotive industries.
Class C material represents copper alloys with lower strength and electrical conductivity than Class A materials. These alloys are suitable for welding copper and copper alloys and are commonly used in the electronics industry.
Class A material represents the highest group of electrode materials, with most common Cu-based alloys falling under this group. These materials have good strength and high electrical conductivity, making them suitable for welding various metals, including aluminum and other metals with good conductivity.
Class B material represents a group of high-strength alloys with reasonable electrical conductivity. These alloys are often used in applications that require high strength and strength-to-weight ratio, such as in the aerospace and automotive industries.
Class C material represents copper alloys with lower strength and electrical conductivity than Class A materials. These alloys are suitable for welding copper and copper alloys and are commonly used in the electronics industry.
Amperage ranges from 5,000 to 40,000 amps
200 lbs. to 700 lbs. of force
Geater has the capability to weld multiples of different assemblies within tight tolerance zones.
With a variety of different tooling, this enables our ability to be creative with different types of setup arrangements for a multitude of dissimilar assemblies.
Utilizing water coolers to increase weld time and longevity within the machines, as well as the tooling and the ability to produce more welds in a short amount of time.
Resistance Welding offers several advantages, making it an efficient and cost-effective joining method for metals. Some of the benefits include:
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