UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & ECHNOLOGY

LAHORE, NAROWAL CAMPUS

GROUP INTRODUCTION

Group Members
Muhammad Arif Bashir (Leader) 2016-EE-624
Asad Azam 2016-EE-633
Syed Usama 2016-EE-619

Adviser Engr. Muhammad Shahbaz

Co-Adviser Dr. Farooq Ahmad
UNIVERSAL SPOT WELDING
MACHINE

Fig1: Labelled diagram of spot welding machine[1]

CONTENTS
 Introduction
 Objective
 Problem Statement
 Proposed Solution
 Spot Welding Parameters
 Advantages
 Applications
 Gantt Chart
 References
 WELDING
A process of joining two metals pieces by the application of heat

Classification of welding
 Arc welding
 Gas welding
 Resistance welding
 Energy beam welding
 Solid state welding
 Spot Welding
Spot welding is a method of joining metal sheets which are millimeter (mm)
of thickness [2].

Fig2: spot welding of metal

OBJECTIVE

To improve the strength of spot welding with the help of controlled
parameters.
To improve the accuracy of spot welding.
To make the spot welding more effective
PROBLEM STATEMENT
 Strength of spot welding depends upon the material used, its thickness
and spot welding parameters such as weld time and weld current. The
heat generated must be suitable to the thickness of the specimen to
prevent burn a hole right through the materials being welded.
PROPOSED SOLUTIONS

With the help of microcontroller, an SCR will control the switching of transformer (ON &
OFF)
With the help of microcontroller time interval of current flow can be controlled for good
spot welding
With the help of microcontroller attached with the piston, the force created by the pressure
of piston on electrodes and time period of electrodes for spot welding can be controlled
BLOCK DIAGRAM

Valve
Power Solenoid
Supply
Input Control
Switch Circuit

Firing Welding Welding

circuit Contactors Transformer

Block diagram of spot welding machine

WELDING CONTROL PARAMETERS[3]

SQUEEZE TIME
Initiation and the beginning of the welding cycle
WELD TIME
Time takes the current to actually pass through the workpieces
WELDING CONTROL PARAMETERS

Hold Time
During the Hold Time, electrode force is still applied
Off Time
Off Time is the time during which the electrodes are off
Fig4: Sequence diagram of spot welding process
FLOW DIAGRAM

Fig5: Machine and control hook-up diagram

ADVANTAGES[3]
High welding rates
Low fumes
High efficiency
Cost effectiveness
No filler materials are required
Low distortions
APPLICATIONS[4]
Automobile Industries
Electronics
Battery Manufacturing
Orthodontics/Biomedical Industries
Nuts and Bolts Manufacturing
Fabrication and Repair Shops ( metal doors, windows and other damaged metallic
items )
GANTT CHART
 REFERENCES
[1] ENTRON Controls, LLC. (2015) RESISTANCE WELDING CONTROLS
AND APPLICATIONS, F Revised end, Batesville Road Greer: South Carolina.
[2] ENTRON Controls, LLC. (2015) RESISTANCE WELDING CONTROLS
AND APPLICATIONS, F Revised end, Batesville Road Greer: South Carolina.
[3] Miller (2018) Guidelines for resistance spot welding, : Miller Welds.
[4] HarishReddy Parinum (20April2019) advantages of spot welding, :
Machine Tools.
[5] Amada (2015) Applications of spot welding, America: Amada America.