Approved Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot (STRS) Welders
Describes the approved welders for structural repairs on Tesla vehicles.
Use only approved welders for welding during structural repairs on Tesla vehicles.
Warning
Using non-approved welders might compromise the integrity of the repair and
vehicle safety.
Warning
Failure to follow all welding safety precautions,
including the use of personal protective equipment, could
result in serious injury or property damage. Only technicians who
have completed Tesla’s approved welding training are authorized to
weld structural components on Tesla vehicles.
CAUTION
To ensure proper use of
the welder, do not use any approved welder without the appropriate training.
The squeeze-type resistance spot (STRS) welders listed below are approved for
resistance spot welding during structural repairs on Tesla vehicles.
Note
Any C-arm that is
compatible with an approved welder can be used during a repair, as long as approved welding
caps are used when welding.
CAUTION
Use only insulated clamps
within 200 mm (8 in) of resistance spot weld locations. Do not perform resistance spot welding
when there is a shunting (uninsulated) clamp within 200 mm (8 in) of the spot weld location.