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*72lb4x4* · 11-09-2007, 07:31 PM

I think there may be an issue with terminology... You aren't spot welding with a MIG, its plug welding to replace spot welds that were often drilled out.

A plug weld is used to simulate a spot weld when you don't have a spot welder.

11-09-2007, 07:31 PM	#9
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: Proper way to spot weld with a MIG welder I think there may be an issue with terminology... You aren't spot welding with a MIG, its plug welding to replace spot welds that were often drilled out. A plug weld is used to simulate a spot weld when you don't have a spot welder.