kWeld Battery Spot Welder
Aliases | “kWeld”, “Spot Welder” |
Other References | |
Official Maintainer | no-one |
Current Status
Usable
This tool is fully operational.
Jaimyn 1/09/20
Usage
This machine requires induction.
This tool's induction process involves a short online quiz and an in person assessment of competency.
- kWeld Course (Click here to enroll). 100% required pass.
- In person assessment of competency, please contact one of the official maintainers (listed above) to organise a time.
Usage Tips
Recommended Settings
Material | Energy |
0.1mm pure nickel strip | 20J |
0.2mm pure nickel strip | 50J |
0.3mm pure nickel strip | 100J |
PPE and Warnings
Required | Remove all jewelry and watches | |
Maintenance | Disconnect power before performing maintenance |
Machine Specifications
Name | Value |
---|---|
Welding Input Voltage | 4v - 30v |
Maximum Switch Current | 2,000A |
Maximum Weld Energy | 500 Joules |
NOTE: DO NOT exceed 8.1v into the kCap super capacitor module or you may cause permanent damage and severe personal injury.
Documents
Please ensure you have read all operation manuals and other documents before attempting to use this tool.
Manufacturer
www.keenlab.de
- E frank.boeh@keenlab.de
Reseller
- Andrew
- Hike Tech
Known Issues
Date | Description | Workaround | Proposed Remediation |
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| | |
Modifications / Repair History
Date | Modified By | Description | Remediation | Cost |
---|---|---|---|---|
23/08/2020 | Jaimyn Mayer | Assembled kWeld kit and 3D printed a case for it. | - | - |
Consumables & Running Costs
Maintenance
Interval | Task |
---|---|
Before every use | Check for signs of physical damage and ensure all cabling is securely fastened. |
Quarterly | Check for firmware updates and check for wear on the electrodes. |
RACI
Task / Action | Executive | Cause Leader Cause Team | Named Maintainer | Trainers | Cause | Membership | Implementer |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Modification and Repairs | - | AC | C | I | I | I | R |
Induction changes | C | RACI | RC | I | I | I | R |
Risk Matrix and Mitigation
Ref / ID | Pre-Mitigation | Mitigations / Warnings / Remedies | Post Mitigation | ||||||
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Risk | Risk Severity | Risk Likelyhood | Risk Level | Risk Severity | Risk Likelyhood | Risk Level | Acceptable to Proceed | ||
0001 | Electrical shock and/or burns from improper usage | Intolerable | Possible | 8 | Induction to train users in correct usage JIT documentation | Low | Improbable | 6 | Acceptable Risk |
0002 | Fire due to damaged battery cells | Tolerable | Probable | 7 | Induction to train users in correct usage JIT documentation & fire checklist | Low | Improbable | 4 | Acceptable Risk |
Decision Register
Ref / ID | Decision Details | Impact | Proposed Date | Proposed By | Status | Approved By | Date | Resulting Actions and Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0001 | Induction required | The maintainer has decided that an induction is required before use. | 23/08/2020 | Jaimyn Mayer | Approved | Jaimyn Mayer | 23/08/2020 | This documentation was updated to reflect induction requirement. |
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- Last modified: 3 years ago
- by jabelone