What is Stud Welding?

Stud welding offers an attractive alternative to more traditional fastening methods like inserts and bolts, such as loosening, cracking or corrosion of paint surfaces; as well as providing clean welds that don’t distort parent metal surfaces. Construction machinery relies on stud welding to secure brackets and components that contribute to its structural integrity, while medical …

Understanding Aluminum Stud Welding

Stud welding can be an efficient and straightforward method of fastening aluminum components together. When performed correctly, stud welding is both quick and efficient in its fastening capability. Key to its success are careful surface preparation and adjustments of welding parameters. A quality weld can achieve comparable tensile and torque strengths comparable to steel. Arc …