All information conatained herein is subject to change without notice.
For more information-consult your nearby Continental Field sales representative.

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GOOD WELD Full, even, shiny fillet all around stud.
HOT WELD Very shiny, low profile fillet extending beyond outside of ferrule.
COLD WELD Small, uneven, dull appearing fillet with fingers of metal extending through vents of ferrule.
SHORT PLUNGE OR HANG-UP No fillet, no stud burn-off, or undercut base.
MISALIGNMENT Partial or no fillet, undercut, stud not perpendicular to base metal.

STUDS (GENERAL INFORMATION)

ARC STUDWELD INSPECTION (VISUAL)
The ARC stud weld can be visually inspected by observing the fillet at the base of the stud. The illustrations and comments below will assist you in visually judging the quality of the weld.
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