Stud welding is a process of joining a welding stud also known as a fastener to a base metal. It is an electric arc process which joins the welding stud to a base metal by heating them. Arc stud welding process is widely used as it allows configuration of various metal sizes. It is highly reliable and has multiple applications. The welding stud is alternatively known as a fastener, as it can take many forms which can be threaded, unthreaded, and tapped. The two broad types of stud welding are arc stud welding and capacitor discharge stud welding. Arc Stud Welding is done using different techniques such as
Drawn arc stud welding
Short arc stud welding
Gas arc stud welding
Applications of Stud Welding
Stud welding has numerous industrial applications. Most steel fabricators are well versed in arc stud welding. Some of them are as follows:
Construction: Stud welding is used in the construction of bridges, buildings, conduit, and piping.
Ship Building: It is used in insulation, wire management, and hatch covers
Automotive: Stud welding is used to produce heat shields, power steering, and dashboard components.
Farm equipment: This process is used to make fenders, brackets, cabs, spreaders, shrouding, thresher teeth, wiring, and hose management.
Industrial: It is used to make inspection cover plate attachments, enclosures, flow indicators, material handling equipment, and controls.
Furniture: All kinds of household and office metal furniture, lawn furniture, shelving, and racks.
Power generation, distribution, and genset: Stud welding is used to make power transformer tanks and transducers.
Lawn and Garden: Tractors, mowers, and seeders use stud welding
Metal products: Stud welding is used to make water storage systems, barbecue equipment, enclosures etc.
Electrical: Stud welding is used to make communication equipment and electronic systems.
Benefits of Stud Welding
Stud welding is widely used because it has high structural integrity, leak resistance, and corrosion resistance.
It is one of the strongest welding options. This type of welding is usually long lasting. Its strength is greater than the parent material and can outlive the entire product on which stud welding is done.
Welding is usually an expensive affair. But stud welding is a relatively cheaper option. This is beneficial for projects that take long for completion. Stud welding also has lower maintenance costs which makes it cost-efficient.
Stud welding is a high-speed process. It is, therefore, a time-saving option as well. This increases the overall productivity of the process. Professional steel fabricators can do stud welding in no time.
At Northern Weldarc, our team of steel fabricators is well versed with stud welding. We have all the expertise to take care of all your industrial fabrication needs.
