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The fastener is placed against the work piece. Most CD studs have a special tip
which provides precise weld-time control, for consistent, automatic welds.
The weld gun is activated and stored energy is discharged through the fastener
melting the full diameter of its base and a portion of the parent material.
The fastener is held in place as the molten metal solidifies and instantly creates
a high quality fusion weld.
A fastener and ceramic ferrule are firmly placed against the work surface under
spring tension.
Upon triggering, the weld gun automatically lifts the fastener from the base
metal and initiates a controlled electric arc which melts the end of the fastener
and a portion of the base metal.
A ceramic arc shield concentrates the heat and retains the molten material in the
weld area for maximum weld strength and reliability.
At the precise moment the fastener and the parent metal become molten, the
fastener is automatically plunged into the work surface. The metal solidifies and
a high quality fusion weld is completed.
For any production work on site a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) will be
required and shall be tested and formally approved following the requirements of
a harmonised European Standard.
Prior to application of the process during production Pre-Production Samples
(PPSs) shall be carried to prove the equipment, set up and techniques are
satisfactory. It is important these samples are welded under representative
conditions to the production environment. Depending on the level of quality and
importance of the production stud welds being made a PPS regime will determine
the frequency of testing. As a minimum 6 samples would be performed at the
start of any shift and be subject to visual examination and bend testing. This
regime could increase to start and end of a shift or even, in the event of many
studs to be welded, after a given number have been performed. For example
every 100 stud welds are made, 6 samples are welded and tested.
The sketch above shows a typical scenario for inspection. The hammer test
should never be used for formal PPS qualification purposes.
The only inspection, in addition to the PPS regime, to be applied is a visual
examination. This is really limited to ensuring consistent fusion around the base
of the stud and most importantly the perpendicularity of the completed welded
stud.