High-capacity energy storage capacitor for resistance welding

What is capacitor discharge resistance welding?

Capacitive discharge resistance welding uses large capacitors to store energy for quick release. Figure 1 shows a typical capacitor discharge curve. Capacitive resistance welders have many advantages. Weld nugget formation takes place during the first few milli-seconds.

What is capacitor energy storage welding?

The principle of capacitor energy storage welding is to use the energy slowly stored in the capacitor from the power grid. In a short period of time, the metal is heated and melted by discharging the welded workpiece through the resistance welding transformer.

What are the advantages of a capacitive resistance welder?

Capacitive resistance welders have many advantages. Weld nugget formation takes place during the first few milli-seconds. Capacitive discharge welders allow extremely fast energy release with large peak currents. More of the energy goes into weld formation and less into heating surrounding material.

What are energy storage capacitors?

Capacitors exhibit exceptional power density, a vast operational temperature range, remarkable reliability, lightweight construction, and high efficiency, making them extensively utilized in the realm of energy storage. There exist two primary categories of energy storage capacitors: dielectric capacitors and supercapacitors.

What is a capacitive welder?

Capacitive welders deliver repeatable welds even during line voltage fluctuations. Spot welding relies on the principle of metal resistivity to heat and fuse metal. A large current is passed through the work piece. Energy is dissipated due to the metal resistance in the form of heat which melts and fuses weld materials. There are two phases to

What is a capacitive discharge welder?

Capacitive discharge welders allow extremely fast energy release with large peak currents. More of the energy goes into weld formation and less into heating surrounding material. The heat affected zone, where the properties of the metal have been changed from rapid heating and cooling, is localized to a small area around the weld spot.