spotweld
Definition
- Verb:
- To join metal pieces by making a series of small, circular welds at specific points: "spotweld" refers to the process of welding two overlapping pieces of metal together at localized points using heat and pressure, typically from an electric current passed through copper electrodes.
Usage
- Verb (transitive): The action is performed on an object (the metal pieces).
- The technician will spotweld the steel plates together.
- This machine is used to spotweld automotive body panels.
Examples
- Verb:
- The assembly line robots spotweld the car frame with precision and speed.
- You cannot spotweld aluminum with the same settings used for steel.
- As stated in the reference, "These pipes are only spotwelded," indicating a temporary or partial join.
Advanced Usage
- "To be spotwelded" (passive voice): Describes the state of having been joined by this method.
- The bracket was spotwelded to the main chassis.
Variants and Related Words
- Spot-weld (verb, alternative spelling): An accepted variant spelling with a hyphen.
- Spot weld (noun): Refers to the individual circular weld joint itself.
- Each spot weld must be inspected for quality.
- Spotwelder (noun): A machine or person that performs spotwelding.
- The factory purchased a new robotic spotwelder.
Synonyms
- Weld (at points): A more general term; "spotweld" specifies the point-by-point method.
- Tack weld: Similar in concept but often implies a temporary weld to hold pieces in place for a more complete weld later. A spotweld can be a final joint.
Antonyms
- Seam weld: To weld along a continuous seam or line, as opposed to at discrete points.
- Bolt: To fasten using mechanical bolts instead of fusing materials.
- Rivet: To fasten using rivets.
Verb
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make circular welds
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These pipes are only spotwelded
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