Alan Reynolds
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Can't see why not. You parallel up outputs on normal transformers. They should be identical transformers and wind the outputs identically and connect them identically.
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Onoff
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I've started amassing the bits for a two transformer spot welder. Got two matched trannies from old microwaves. Mate donated some 50mm cable.
First mistake I think I made was cutting thru the welds on the trannie cores to remove the windings. I should have cut the unwanted windings with a hacksaw and knocked them out. I've now to weld the cores back together.
Don't know if it'll work but I've this mad plan to make a traditional spot welder with then pair of flying "jaws" clamp type thing on long welding cables.
First mistake I think I made was cutting thru the welds on the trannie cores to remove the windings. I should have cut the unwanted windings with a hacksaw and knocked them out. I've now to weld the cores back together.
Don't know if it'll work but I've this mad plan to make a traditional spot welder with then pair of flying "jaws" clamp type thing on long welding cables.
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Don't bother.
The cores are soft iron, welding them will harden them and reduce the efficiency of them
Onoff
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Bin 'em you reckon and find new ones?
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Simply put, yes.
Onoff
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Thread resurrection...the trannie cores were already welded, I cut through the welds. What's the issue re welding them?
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They are soft steel. The allow the lecher lines to form. Welding them will harden the metal and reduce the efficiency of the core.
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Right. These microwave trannies have the laminations welded in the factory. How does that initial welding not harden it at least locally?
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The laminations are a known soft state, the welding is done in a controlled manner. So thy know the effects it will have on the laminations.
