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Definition of spot welding

: resistance welding in which the current and pressure are restricted to portions of the metal surfaces in contact

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“Spot welding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spot%20welding. Accessed 17 Sep. 2021.

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