Lap Weld
Many automotive structural panels are assembled using a lap joint. Technicians must
make test welds visually inspect destructively test before welding on the vehicle
Lap Weld
You should now have an understanding of what a lap weld is and where it is used. The next step is to tune the welder and perform a lap weld that will be evaluated visually and destructively.
1 to 1.5
Overlap way
Gun Position
The proper gun to work piece angle for a lap joint is 70 degrees off the surface. Angle the wire into the top piece
70
90
90
Lab Assignment
Print off the Lap Weld Task Performance Sheet Set up and tune the welder. Set up and mark the coupons for the weld. Perform the Lap Weld. Visually inspect the weld. Destructively test the weld.
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Visual Inspection
Length = 1 to 1.5
Weld Penetration
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Destructive Test
Notice the torn section This is a sign of a good weld The weld is good if the metal breaks off from the top piece.
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Weld
When the welds pass the visual and destructive test observe the final voltage and wire speed setting. Have the instructor check off your task performance sheet. Complete your final weld series in the flat vertical and overhead position. Turn these in for final grading.
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References
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Education. http://www.millerwelds.com/education/library.html, 2006. Lincoln Electric Co. Lincoln Welders. http://www.lincolnelectric.com/, 2006. Inter Industry Conference on Automotive Collision Repair. I-CAR Online Training. http://www.i-car.com/, 2006.