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OPERATION
Squeeze Analyser enables the correct squeeze time and
electrode force to be established not only when setting up
resistance welding equipment for the first time, but also
when doing regular maintenance or corrections after repairs.
By setting the optimum weld cycle with the Squeeze Analyser,
resistance welding equipment will be adjusted to the highest
possible speed with consistent weld quality.

The basic resistance welding cycle involves squeeze,
weld, and hold times as shown in the figure below. The
squeeze time in a resistance weld is the time which elapses
after the electrode force is activated and before the
welding current commences. The weld time is the period when
the current passes between the electrodes. And the hold time
is where the force remains on the electrode whilst the spot
weld cools.
The Squeeze
Analyser displays both the force at the beginning of the
weld and the peak force during the welding cycle. This is
easily seen on the optical display on the Squeeze Analyser
enabling the welding parameters to be established quickly
and simply. By setting the squeeze force to be slightly
lower than the peak force, it is possible to ensure that the
welding sequence is adjusted to produce consistently good
welds.
One or more of the following spot
welding conditions may be
related to incorrectly set squeeze times.
- Severe surface splashing.
- External cracking.
- Burnt surface condition.
- Electrode pick up.
- Expulsion between faying surfaces.
- Voids and Porosities
- Copper Deposits in the contact area.
- Excessive Electrode Wear.
Squeeze Analyser Specifications
UK/European
Units
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Measurement Ranges:
- 1. 0.5-1.25 kN
- 2. 1-2.5 kN
- 3. 2-5 kN
- 4. 4-10 kN
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Resolution:
- 1. +/-0.025kN
- 2. +/-0.05 kN
- 3. +/-0.1 kN
- 4. +/-0.2 kN
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Accuracy (of full range): +/-2%
Display: Squeeze force & peak force
Min. electrode gap: 6mm Max. electrode gap: 20mm
Weight (cased): 1.5 kg
Power: 4 rechargeable AA Ni-Cd cells
Charger Input: 230V 50/60Hz Charger Output: 7VDC 75mA
Dimensions: (height / width / depth)
Display Unit: 160 x 100 x 50mm
Probe: 200 x 50 x 50 mm
USA Units
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Measurement Ranges:
- 1. 100 - 250 lbf
- 2. 200 - 500 lbf
- 3. 400 - 1000 lbf
- 4. 800 - 2000 lbf
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Resolution:
- 1. +/-5 lbf
- 2. +/-10 lbf
- 3. +/-20 lbf
- 4. +/-40 lbf
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Accuracy (of full range): +/-2%
Display: Squeeze force and peak force
Min. electrode gap: 0.25 in. Max. electrode gap: 0.75
in.
Weight (cased): 3.3 lb
Power: 4 rechargeable AA Ni - Cd cells
Charger Input: 115V 50/60Hz Charger Output: 7VDC 75mA
Dimensions (height / width / depth)
Display Unit: 6.3 x 4 x 2 in
Probe: 8 x 2 x 2 in
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