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SELECT THE BEST PROCESS |
There are three types of studwelding:
- Capacitor Discharge (CD)
- Short Cycle (SC)
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Drawn Arc (DA)
They are complimentary and should not be regarded as alternatives. With each method, a weld stud is held in
a handtool or production head-then presented squarely
to the work piece.
The three process's work as follows..
( There are other types of stud welding mostly industry related - should you require information .call our office)
Capacitor Discharge M2.5 to M10 dia
Energy is stored in a bank of capacitors charged to a pre-set voltage determined by a type of stud and parent material.
When triggered, energy discharges as a high current pulse, melting the pip to produce an arc.
Spring pressure forces the stud onto the molten surface to ensure complete fusion across the flange.
Weld duration under 4 millisecond
Short Cycle M2.5 to M8 dia
A transfer rectifier supplies a fixed current power source.
Triggering produces a pilot arc and the stud lifts to a pre-set height.
The main arc melts the end of the stud, producing a molten pool in the parent material.
Return spring pressure then forces the stud into the pool.
Using a shrouding gas reduces weld spatter especially with stainless steel.
Weld duration: 10 to 100 milliseconds
Drawn Arc M5 to M25 dia
Current level, and duration are determined by the stud diameter.
Triggering produces a pilot arc and the stud lifts to a pre-set height.
The main arc melts the end of the stud, producing a molten pool in the material.
Return spring pressure forces the stud into the molten pool.
A ceramic ferrule contains and shapes the weld fillet, this arc shield is not re-usable.
Weld duration: 100 to 10000 milliseconds |
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