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    is that force riveting, or ultrasonic?

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    Quote Originally Posted by desbromilow View Post
    is that force riveting, or ultrasonic?
    It's spot weld or rather I should say spot induction weld the copper electrodes he the cage bars to red hot as they are pushed together
    Last edited by Frank S; Jul 10, 2024 at 05:48 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frank S View Post
    It's spot weld or rather I should say spot induction weld the copper electrodes he the cage bars to red hot as they are pushed together
    Thanks Frank, the ones I've disassembled in the past appeared deformed, not weleded, hence my question. Hot forming makes sense with what you say.



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