Spot Welder

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Spot Welder Michael Skilton Area: Hot Metals https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/wiki/Spot_Welder

Spot Welder
Owner/Loaner Michael Skilton
Serial Number SERIAL NUMBER
Make/Model 45690
Arrival Date 4/25/13
Usability yes
Contact Michael Skilton
Where Hot Metals
Authorization Needed yes
Hackable no
Estimated Value $200
Host Area Hot Metals




Use

Light duty joining of thin metals by resistance welding.

Specs

Item Description
Electrical input 230 volts
Rated output 1.5 KVA@50% Duty Cycle
Capacity 1/8 mild steel
Tong length 6 inches
Dimensions 13" x 6" x 4.5"
weight 23.5 Lbs.

Notes

This is a "by feel" kind of a tool, Harbor freight says it all regarding precision.
Test your weld for strength, there is a chart in the manual for weld times, spacing and pressure.
I've been happy up 3/16 aluminum.
If you want to make different tongs or tips, I think that would be awesome.
I haven't tried copper yet, think it might weld to the tongs.


This tool requires authorization for use.

List of Currently Authorized Users

Manual

http://powertool.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/chicago_electric/45690.html?idRes=16259043

Qualified Member Trained By
Michael Skilton Owner
Jesse Seay Michael Skilton
David Srebro Michael Skilton
Ruy Calderon Chris Iacullo
Jake Chaitkin Chris Iacullo 5/24/2018
Will Spears Chris Iacullo 9/12/18
Ryan Pierce Chris Iacullo 9/12/18