School me on thin to thick spot welding

All topics related to mig welding, tig welding, spot welders, flame cutting, etc.
Post Reply
Gogo
1.5 Star Member
1.5 Star Member
Posts: 47
Joined: Fri Nov 04, 2022 11:02 pm

School me on thin to thick spot welding

Post by Gogo »

Probably a basic question but I missed spot welding day, I don't know much about spot welding except for what I learned many years ago for sheet metal thin to thin. I need to weld some very small 20 gauge strips to 3/8' rod. I need to do it quickly with little fuss.

been thinking about spot welding it but I don't know the first thing and my usual google searches are not getting me what I need,.

so best way to attach a 1/4" wide 20 gauge strip to 3/8' square rod? Can I just use a cheap spot welder? Also need to bend the overhanging ends up. They are tabs to hold something.

I have a working solution but it is fussy and slow and not ideal. thanks,
User avatar
acourtjester
6 Star Elite Contributing Member
6 Star Elite Contributing Member
Posts: 7770
Joined: Sat Jun 02, 2012 6:04 pm
Location: Pensacola, Fla

Re: School me on thin to thick spot welding

Post by acourtjester »

try posting the question on https://weldingweb.com/vbb/
DIY 4X4 Plasma/Router Table
Hypertherm PM65 Machine Torch
Drag Knife and Scribe
Miller Mig welder
13" metal lathe
Small Mill
Everlast PowerTig 255 EXT
Post Reply

Return to “Mig Welders, Tig Welders, Spot Welders”