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Spot Welding Question

11/17/2011 4:50 PM

I have 2 sheet metal parts. Aluminum 5052, 16 GA and 18 GA. They both have to be permanently fastened. I am thinking of Spot welding.

Will this be expensive as compared to spot welding steel?

Will it be difficult to find vendors doing this type of spot welding?
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Re: Spot Welding Question

11/17/2011 6:06 PM

Not much difference in the process. Al takes more power. Just about any sheet metal shop should be able to do it.

It's not rocket science.
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Re: Spot Welding Question

06/20/2023 7:59 AM

<...Will this be expensive...>

CR4 doesn't usually get involved in money.

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