I-CAR Repairers Realm: Spot Welding Machine Technology, Setup, And Maintenance

Published: 30 October 2025

I-CAR had a discussion on spot welder machine technology, setup, and maintenance.

In October’s episode of Repairers Realm, I-CAR, along with guests from Car-O-Liner, ProSpot, and Solidus, continue their discussion on welding technology, focusing on squeeze-type resistance spot welding (STRSW).

In this episode, they discuss how spot welders have evolved from mechanical and pneumatic systems to fully automated, digitally controlled machines. Learn about advancements that enhance weld quality in spot welding machines, such as:

Sensors
Monitoring
Adaptive controls

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