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minus-squareSuiXi3D@kbin.sociallinkfedilinkarrow-up1·8 months agoCheaper, easier to work with, melts at lower temps, flows better, take your pick. That being said, why they aren’t spot welded is a mystery. I suppose solder is a better connection, but still. Why take the chance?
minus-squareHarriet_Porber@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·8 months agoLooking at the lead from this link someone posted below - that isn’t something you can spot weld. Generally I’d say soldering can create air/liquid tight seals, spot welding can’t.
Cheaper, easier to work with, melts at lower temps, flows better, take your pick.
That being said, why they aren’t spot welded is a mystery. I suppose solder is a better connection, but still. Why take the chance?
Looking at the lead from this link someone posted below - that isn’t something you can spot weld. Generally I’d say soldering can create air/liquid tight seals, spot welding can’t.