Table of Contents

Foreword<br>Introduction<br>1 Scope<br>2 Normative references<br>3 Terms and definitions<br>4 Weld bonding equipment<br>5 Assembly preparation<br>6 Preliminary adjustments<br>7 Determination of the welding current<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;range<br>8 Estimation of electrode life<br>9 Test report<br>Annex A (informative) - Electrode alignment<br>Annex B (informative) - Specimens with current<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;shunt<br>Annex C (informative) - Specific conditions for steel<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;sheet customer qualification<br>Annex D (informative) - Specimens for destructive<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;testing<br>Annex E (informative) - Example of a test report for<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;welding current range<br>Annex F (informative) - Example of a test report<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;for electrode life test<br>Bibliography

Abstract

Describes procedures for the determination of the acceptable welding current range and the electrode life for spot weld bonding using resistance spot welding with adhesive bonding.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Organization for Standardization
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ISBN
Committee	TC 44
Supersedes	ISO/DIS 18278-3 : 60.00 (2017)