Principle of Operation

Introduction

In this section you will learn how a stud is welded with our welding machine. There are seven steps with an animation of each stud welding process so you are able to visually see how the operating procedure is done.

The SILICON stud welder moves the stud in a controlled manner during the weld. The weld is monitored and kept to the pre-set values by the microcomputer. Precise control of the stud position is made possible by the use of a stepper motor and worm drive in the pistol. The stud has two reference positions. The first position is fixed half way between the extreme travel positions of the pistol. This position is called the 'rest position.'