Method for making a side terminal weld

摘要

An integral and homogeneous connection between a terminal and a battery lug is accomplished without the requirement of specially shaped projections on either of the surfaces of the terminal or lug. Insulation is disposed between the lug and terminal and a portion of the overlapping area of the lug is pressed through an opening in the insulation means to make contact over a relatively small area with the terminal. Welding jaws are used to press the lug and terminal together and a current is provided by the welding jaws to heat up the area of contact so that the lead begins to melt in the opening. Since the lug and terminal are continuously squeezed together by the welding jaws, more cold lead is introduced into the opening until the entire opening is filled with molten lead from the lug and terminal.