Electrode Face Not Parallel to Workpiece

Definition

Resistance welding electrode faces not parallel to workpiece after tips have been closed.

Description

Line joining center points of contact areas is not perpendicular to workpiece.

Electrode Face Not Parallel to Work Piece - Production Engineering

Detection

A nonparallel electrode face condition may be detected through one or more of the following symptoms:

Significance

Quality, Workplace Issues, Cost, Downtime, Maintenance, Throughput (cycle time; PPH), are all potentially affected by this condition.

Subordinate Causes