Spot welding

Why does spot welding not need gas?

Quick answer

Spot welding needs no bottled gas — no arc is exposed; the nugget forms between clamped electrodes.

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Gas or shielding detail

The electrodes clamp the work, so air can't reach the weld zone — no shielding needed at all.

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