Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] A bit off topic - resistance welding

On Mon, 16 Oct 2000, Ian Wright wrote:
> Does anyone have any idea whether it would be possible to make a simple
> resistance welding set-up for tiny jobs? Basically what I am wanting is a
> way of spot welding bits of watch or small clock mainspring material
> together - spring steel up to about 15 thou thick with welds probably about
> 1.64" diameter.

Somehow, I don't think you really want a spot weld of that sort of diameter <g>
For small spot welder ideas, take a look at http://www.gtba.cnuce.cnr.it/INDEX.HTM
Should be some notes about using a transformer from a dead microwave oven.

Regards, Paul.