spot weld

Thân thiện

A worker uses a spot weld to join two metal sheets.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A single weld created by the spot welding process: A "spot weld" is a specific type of weld joint formed by applying pressure and heat to a small, discrete point where two metal sheets overlap. It is typically a small, round, fused nugget of metal.

Usage

• Noun: Used to refer to the individual weld itself, not the process. It is a countable noun.
  • The technician inspected each spot weld for consistency.
  • A strong spot weld holds the two panels together securely.

Advanced Usage

• "Spot-weld" as a verb (less common): The hyphenated form can be used as a verb meaning to join with a spot weld.
  • The robot will spot-weld the frame components.
  • These parts need to be spot-welded along the seam.

Variants and Related Words

• Spot welding (n): The process or technique of creating spot welds.
  • Spot welding is commonly used in automotive manufacturing.
• Spot-welder (n): A machine or tool used to perform spot welding.
  • The factory installed a new automated spot-welder.

Synonyms

• Weld nugget: A technical term for the fused metal of a resistance spot weld.
• Resistance spot weld: The full technical name, specifying the method (resistance welding).

Related Phrases

• To make a spot weld: The action of creating the weld.
  • The next step is to make a spot weld every two inches.
• A series of spot welds: Multiple such welds in a sequence.
  • The assembly is joined by a series of spot welds.

Học thuật

Noun

1. each of the welds made by welding at a separate point

Từ đồng nghĩa

• spot-weld