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Definition of resistance welding

: a form of electric pressure welding in which the necessary heat is produced by a flow of current through the parts to be welded and sufficient pressure to make the weld is applied simultaneously with the flow of current — compare butt welding , percussive welding, seam welding, spot welding

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“Resistance welding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resistance%20welding. Accessed 22 Jan. 2022.

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