Arc Stud Welding

The Process and the Equipment

Stud arc welding has become an essential technique for industrial applications, including shipbuilding, building construction, electrical panels, and automobile bodies. Sunbelt Stud Welding has been supplying companies around the globe with stud welding equipment and products for over 30 years. Our expertise enables us to explain how arc stud welding works and helps guide you to the right stud welding system for your application.

To learn more about our stud arc welding units and equipment, call our Houston office at 713-939-8903, or toll free 1-800-462-9353. Or visit our full website www.sunbeltstudwelding.com.

How Arc Stud Welding Works

Arc stud welding is a form of spot welding that joins together a large diameter fastener to a rough, thick metal surface. The fastener is first loaded into the stud welder chuck and then positioned firmly against the work surface. A ceramic ferrule should encircle the tip of the fastener; this ceramic ring acts as a flux and helps concentrate the heat generated by the electrical current.

What separates drawn arc stud welding from CD stud welding is the current that is used to weld the fastener to the work metal. When the trigger is pulled on the welding gun, the weld gun initiates a controlled electric arc current that flows through the stud and the to the respective portion of the base metal. This arc current melts both the tip of the fastener and a select area of the work metal. Once the fastener and work metal are molten, the fastener is plunged into the work surface, thereby fusing the two pieces together. The metal then solidifies, leaving a quality weld.

Stud Arc Welding Equipment

Sunbelt Stud Welding has an extensive collection of drawn arc stud welding equipment. From the most light weight, manually loaded units to automated, multihead, production arc welders, Sunbelt can help you find the right machine for your project.

We also carry a variety of arc studs and have the capacity to create custom studs upon request.

To speak with a professional about arc stud welding systems and products, please call Sunbelt Stud Welding at 1-800-462-9353. One can also view our stud arc welding products and request a catalog at www.SunbeltStudWelding.com.