Stud Welding, more correctly termed drawn arc stud welding, is an electric arc process that rapidly joins a fastener to a base metal or substrate. The fastener can take many forms: threaded, unthreaded, tapped etc. Both the fastener and the substrate can be of various materials including: steel, stainless steel, aluminum etc.
What is Stud Welding Used For
Stud welding, because of its single sided nature, often goes unnoticed. However, stud welding is a widely used process. The following are a few examples of where stud welding is used:
Buildings and Bridges (Image has some products in the new World Trade Center)
Cable Management (managing wires around equipment)
Power Distribution Equipment (Those green transformers in neighborhoods)
Food Service (used in coffee makers, griddles at fast food restaurants, salad bars etc)
Moving Vehicles (automotive, construction, agriculture, trailers etc)
Ship Building and Military applications
