Electrode Tip Diameter Formula

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Electrode Diameter is the diameter of the tip of the electrode. Check FAQs
d=2.54+(t1+t2)
d - Electrode Diameter?t1 - Thickness of First Material?t2 - Thickness of Second Material?

Electrode Tip Diameter Example

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Here is how the Electrode Tip Diameter equation looks like.

6.54Edit=2.54+(1.6Edit+2.4Edit)
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Electrode Tip Diameter Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Electrode Tip Diameter?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
d=2.54+(t1+t2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
d=2.54+(1.6mm+2.4mm)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
d=2.54+(1.6+2.4)
Next Step Evaluate
d=0.00654m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
d=6.54mm

Electrode Tip Diameter Formula Elements

Variables
Electrode Diameter
Electrode Diameter is the diameter of the tip of the electrode.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Thickness of First Material
The Thickness of First Material is that dimension which is the smallest of all dimension.
Symbol: t1
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Thickness of Second Material
The Thickness of Second Material is the minimum dimension given of the second material.
Symbol: t2
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Resistance spot welding parameters for mild steels category

​Go Weld time in cycles
τ=2.36(t1+t2)
​Go Current required to sustain welding
ip=3937(t1+t2)
​Go Electrode force
f=876(t1+t2)

How to Evaluate Electrode Tip Diameter?

Electrode Tip Diameter evaluator uses Electrode Diameter = 2.54+(Thickness of First Material+Thickness of Second Material) to evaluate the Electrode Diameter, The Electrode Tip Diameter is the tip of the electrode in contact with the work piece during spot welding operation. Electrode Diameter is denoted by d symbol.

How to evaluate Electrode Tip Diameter using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Electrode Tip Diameter, enter Thickness of First Material (t1) & Thickness of Second Material (t2) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Electrode Tip Diameter

What is the formula to find Electrode Tip Diameter?
The formula of Electrode Tip Diameter is expressed as Electrode Diameter = 2.54+(Thickness of First Material+Thickness of Second Material). Here is an example- 6540 = 2.54+(0.0016+0.0024).
How to calculate Electrode Tip Diameter?
With Thickness of First Material (t1) & Thickness of Second Material (t2) we can find Electrode Tip Diameter using the formula - Electrode Diameter = 2.54+(Thickness of First Material+Thickness of Second Material).
Can the Electrode Tip Diameter be negative?
No, the Electrode Tip Diameter, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Electrode Tip Diameter?
Electrode Tip Diameter is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Electrode Tip Diameter can be measured.
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