Mastering CLASS A ALUMINUM Resistance Welding

Mastering CLASS A ALUMINUM Resistance Welding
July 2023
By: BOB COHEN

Using the right equipment, control, and monitoring system are the keys to quality welds

Welding aluminum can be challenging because of its unique properties, but it’s not impossible. Class A quality aluminum welds can be produced with the right equipment, technique, and process settings.

Common Challenges 

Class A welds are defined by AWS D17.2, Specification for Resistance Welding for Aerospace Applications, as welded joints “whose failure during any operating condition would cause loss ..

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