Opening Weld Spots (Resistance Pressure Spot Welding)

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Sheet steel panels made from high- and super-high-strength materials make great demands on the tools used.

Only with special carbide milling cutters can weld spots be drilled out on these sheet panels.

Use BTR/BOR milling cutters only in conjunction with Vario Drill spot-weld remover. Sourcing reference for spot-weld remover and BTR/BOR milling cutters

Procedure:
Set punch mark in center of weld spot. Set 8 mm dia. weld spot drill bit on punch mark and drill through top metal sheet.

NOTE: Because the weld spots may have surface-hardened, grind them if necessary with an angle grinder and paper grinding disk.