Is there a better way?
The old "Nugget Peel Test"... While this is the destructive method of determining Resistance Spot Welding (RSW) quality, the procedure can be made faster.
The basic question: Is this weld big enough to meet the standard?
The Spot-Check™ Gage was developed, and patented as a handy reference tool to spot check weld quality quickly and easily. It is a simple attribute gage
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SPOT-Check™ Gage:
These handy little gages are made ot stainless steel, and are design to fit on a key chain.
Plastic versions are available, but are not recommend for industrial use.