Technical information

Stud welding joins metallic fastening elements to a base material. Here you will find an introduction to processes, materials, design and applications.

What is stud welding, how does it work and where is it used? Answers to the fundamental questions.

Capacitor discharge, short-cycle and drawn arc stud welding: process sequences, applications and technical differences.

Which materials can be joined? The original tables show material combinations for capacitor discharge welding as well as drawn arc and short-cycle drawn arc welding.

Guidance on stud welding on steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass and coated surfaces.

Assembly tightening torques for steel, stainless steel and aluminium welding studs in the existing technical overview.

Mechanical properties of welding elements: materials, applicable standards, tensile strength, yield strength and elongation at break.

Threaded studs, bushings, pins and other welding elements: designs, materials, designations and applications.

Fastening without drilling or thread cutting: processes, component access, surfaces and automation.

Checkpoints for occupational safety, operating personnel, welding guns, power sources, cables, workpieces and trial welding.

Standards and DVS information sheets for selecting, executing, inspecting and documenting stud welded joints.

Applicable standards, inspection methods and typical factors influencing the quality of stud-welded joints.

Workstations, handling aids and equipment technology for ergonomic stud welding.

Selection criteria for stud welders – from workshops and construction sites to automated production.

Welding guns for capacitor discharge welding, drawn arc welding and automatic feeding: selection by process and application.

Applications in structural steelwork, vehicle construction, control cabinet construction, mechanical engineering and other industries.

CNC systems, welding heads and feeding technology for automated stud welding processes.

Press-fit elements and press-fit technology as a fastening solution for thin sheets.

Automatic length adjustment and flexible systems for changing welding tasks.

Training, instruction, maintenance, repair and spare parts for stud welders.

Selection and procurement of welding studs, welding equipment and automated solutions.

Comparisons with other fastening processes and answers to questions from industrial practice.