Resistance upset butt welding of conductor for transformer coils

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Problems associated with forming butt joints in transformer coils are considered. The resistance upset butt welding machine is discussed, and the process is described. Tests show this method to be reliable for butt connections for copper and aluminum wire; physical and electrical properties for applications such as transformer windings can be met.

Description

Problems associated with forming butt joints in transformer coils are considered. The resistance upset butt welding machine is discussed, and the process is described. Tests show this method to be reliable for butt connections for copper and aluminum wire; physical and electrical properties for applications such as transformer windings can be met.

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Author(s)

Junk, T.C.Westinghouse Electric Corp., Micro-Weld, Inc.

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire Journal12(4): 86-90 1979

Year

1979