Seamless wire welding. How are we going to do this?

[fastline12]

We are going to have to make some stainless wire seals from stainless wire. We will need to weld the two ends together. I imagine this might be similar to chain welding. I am not sure if this is a process of using induction heating or what. The wire diam will not exceed .100" but need a good bond along with a deburring plan to remove extra slag from the joint. Wire should look seamless if we do it right.

Also, I would be open to subbing this to a company that has the ability but does not seem common among gasket and seal manufacturers.

 

[berkshire]

I think what you need is called upset butt welding.
It is most often a resistance heating method, but it can be done by induction heating.
B.E.

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