Stud Weld Processes

What are the types of Studwelding Processes?


There are three types of stud welding processes: Capacitor Discharge (CD), Short Cycle (SC) and Drawn Arc (DA).

  • Capacitor Discharge (CD)
  • Short Cycle (SC)
  • Drawn Arc (DA)
which process?

Which Studwelding Process?


Each of these Stud Welding Processes are complementary and should not be regarded as alternatives. Typically in a production line you would chose the correct process based on your design needs.

  • Not-Interchangeable
  • Complimentary Processes
  • Application Dependant
  • Design Advantages and Disadvantages
how it works
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How The Studwelding Process Works


With each method, a weld stud is held in a hand tool or production head, it is then presented squarely to the work piece and a weld occurs without breaking through the material.

  • First Stud is Loaded
  • Stud 'pip' is Offered to the Job
  • Can be Handheld or Production Head
  • Weld occurs without damaging parent material
View CD Process

Stud Welding Processes

With the Capacitor Discharge Process energy is stored in a bank of capacitors, which are charged to a pre-set voltage, determined by the type and size of stud and the parent material. When triggered...

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Capacitor Discharge Process

A transformer 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...

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Short Cycle Process

With this process, the current level and weld duration are determined by the stud diameter. Triggering produces a pilot arc and the stud lifts to a preset height. The main arc melts the end of the stud, producing a molten...

View DA Process
Drawn Arc Process

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