Making a company profitable is the major goal of all industry. Increasing productivity while reducing costs requires a resourceful company to locate and invest in the most cost-effective technology. With metalworking, many industries are turning to stud welding as a solution. They have discovered that a skilled stud gun welder can produce quality products swiftly and accurately.
Currently, two major types of stud welding are available. These are:
1. Capacitor discharge stud (CDS) welding
2. Arc stud welding
For companies looking for a semi-automatic method, CDS welding is often the popular choice.
CDS Welding
CDS requires the welder to use the gun to attach the designated fasteners to the material to produce a one-sided weld. The process produces durable, clean welds. It also results in an unmarked reverse side. In other words, the side opposite the weld does not have any markings or indications of the welding process. It presents a clean, smooth surface for viewing. In fact, it is even possible to finish the reverse side before welding.
By employing CDS, the metal shop can join dissimilar materials. Its most common usage is to weld the fasteners or studs on thinner bases. It is a popular way of attaching small to medium diameter studs to thin workpieces of sheet metal. In fact, the base metal receiving the weld may be as thin as 0.02 inches.
The speed of the process is measured in milliseconds. At the same time, a skilled stud gun welder using CDS does not – even at this speed – create a product without burn through, discoloration or distortion. You can paint the reverse side before welding without worrying about damage to the finish.
Stud Gun Welder
Stud welding is a means through which companies can reduce overhead costs. Moreover, by opting for an experienced capacitor discharge stud gun welder over standard welding operators, it is possible to increase productivity without sacrificing on product quality.
