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STUDS (GENERAL INFORMATION)

THE CAPACITOR DISCHARGE CD STUDWELDING PROCESS

ARC Studwelding is generally used to weld
larger diameter studs to thick base metals. ARC
studs may be almost any shape and there are
literally hundreds, however, they must have one
end of the stud designed for ARC welding and
must be made of weldable materials. Mild steel,
stainless steel, and aluminum are applicable
materials for ARC studwelding.

ARC Studwelding involves the same basic
principles and metallurgical aspects as any
other arc welding procedure. The weld gun lifts
the stud a short distance from the base metal
and initiates a controlled electric arc from the
power source which melts the end of the stud
and a portion of the base metal. The ceramic
ferrule contains the molten metal into which the
stud is thrust automatically and a high quality
fusion weld is accomplished.

3. STUD FORCED INTO MOLTEN METAL.
4. METAL SOLIDIFIES AND WELD IS COMPLETED IN MILLISECONDS.
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1. STUD AGAINST WORK.

2. STORED ENERGY DISCHARGED THROUGH SPECIAL WELD "TIMING" TIP AND STUD STARTS DOWNWARD.

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