Choosing the right stud welding gun is essential when the welding equipment has to match the fastener and the application. The gun controls how the stud is positioned against the workpiece and how the welding cycle is carried out, so its configuration needs to be considered alongside the fastener diameter, material and type of joint required.
A.T.S. supplies a range of capacitor discharge stud welding guns for different industrial applications. Contact guns are suitable where the fastener is placed directly against the sheet before welding, while gap guns provide a controlled lift of the fastener before the electrical discharge. Dedicated guns are also available for insulation pins and insulation nails, where the application requires a specific fastening method.
Gun configuration and accessories must also correspond to the fastener being used. Depending on the equipment and application, the available solutions can handle fasteners with diameters generally ranging from 2 to 10 mm. Threaded studs, internally threaded bushes and other weldable fasteners may require different accessories to ensure correct positioning and consistent welding conditions.
The guns can be used with fasteners manufactured from steel, stainless steel, AISI 316, aluminium and brass. This makes them suitable for a variety of applications including sheet metal fabrication, electrical equipment, automation, insulation work and metal component manufacturing. Matching the gun, accessories and fastener correctly helps maintain a stable process while keeping heat input to the workpiece low.
A.T.S. provides more than the equipment itself, offering technical advice and application support to manufacturers, engineers and technical departments. By considering the fastener, diameter, material, welding machine and operating conditions, A.T.S. helps customers identify the most suitable stud welding gun and accessories for their capacitor discharge welding application.
