Resistance welding manual is revised

July 1, 2004
The Resistance Welder Manufacturers' Association (RWMA) has released the Resistance Welding Manual, Revised Fourth Edition. Features of the 448-page book

The Resistance Welder Manufacturers' Association (RWMA) has released the Resistance Welding Manual, Revised Fourth Edition. Features of the 448-page book include:

  • Updated weld schedules with the latest calculations for resistance welding processes

  • New graphic format for easier reading of weld schedules

  • Information on newer metal alloys, such as hot dip galvanized and electroplated steel

  • Easy reference with glossary of terms and index

  • Updated standards for electrodes and holders

  • Language and terminology updated to conform to new technologies

  • New resistance welding process photographs

  • Totally revised chapter on seam welding technique

  • The latest advances in power supplies and electrical configurations

  • Controls chapter totally updated using data from RWMA Bulletin #5

  • Mash seam technology update

To order the manual, visit www.rwma.org. For more information, contact the RWMA, 1900 Arch St, Philadelphia PA 19103-1498; phone 215-564-3484; fax 215-564-2175; or e-mail [email protected].