The right tool for the job is always important and becomes even more essential for long jobs or in jobs that are challenging. Working inside or outside on big construction projects, shipbuilding, HVAC systems or in any type of metal fabrication often means using stud welding equipment to create reliable, effective and secure attachments between metal and metal components or metal and other materials.
Stud welding systems including three components. The power source, which both supplies the power to the hand-held tool as well as allows for operator adjustment and settings for the system, the cables, and the hand-held tool, also known as a stud welder gun.
Stud Welding Process
Before choosing a stud welder gun, it is important to determine the type of stud welding that is required. Different equipment is used for drawn arc and capacitor discharge stud welding. CD or capacitor discharge stud welding can be gap or contact, and there is also the option for standard or heavy duty hand held tools in the drawn arc systems.
Use Requirements
Heavy duty or standard use hand-held tools are specific to the drawn arc stud welding systems. The heavy-duty gun is for larger studs, typically those that are 5/8 of an inch or larger. These guns offer the power and the durability needed for the larger types of studs typically found in composite types of construction, heavy equipment fabrication and other types of large-scale projects.
Ease of Use and Ergonomic Design
Look for manufacturers with a focus on designing all of the stud welder gun models they offer with ergonomics and ease of use in mind. This ensures that prolonged use of the gun is comfortable for the operator and that the design is streamlined, compact and lightweight for convenience and comfort.
