FORD FLTM BA 017-01

Description / Abstract: Application

The procedure outlined herein is a standard fastener projection welding acceptance test for a given fastener (nut or bolt) to a given single sheet steel. This procedure is used to approve the capability of a Supplier or Ford activity to produce welds which meet active Fastener Projection Welding Engineering Specification (ES) requirements. If found acceptable, the fastener-to-sheet combination is recognized as fastener projectionweldable by Ford Motor Company. Therefore, this procedure shall constitute a method by which a Supplier or Ford activity may:

• become an approved provider of projection-welded fasteners,

• become an approved provider of fastener projection-weldable sheet steel, or

• prove weldability of given fastener-to-sheet combination.