Sheet-to-tube resistance spot welding using servo gun
US7060929B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K11/115
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of spot welding a sheet overlapped to a tube with a servomotor-driven electrode applying a clamping force to the sheet. Over a first clamping time interval, the clamping force is increased to a first force level, at which point a welding current is applied to weld the sheet and tube together for a welding time interval. The first force level is maintained for a second clamping time interval, after which the clamping force is reduced to a second force level over a third clamping time interval and is maintained for a fourth clamping time interval. The welding current is removed upon expiration of the welding time interval and the clamping force is simultaneously reduced over a fifth clamping time interval, after which the electrode is disengaged from the sheet. The reduction in clamping force during the welding cycle reduces cracking of the spot weld.
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