spot weld
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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each of the welds made by welding at a separate point
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