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OUR DRAWN ARC PRODUCTS
DA Stud Welding
Drawn Arc stud welding (also known as DA stud welding) achieves very strong penetrative welds on materials of 2mm thickness and above. DA products are really the only choice for stud welding large diameters and they can tolerate surface curvature and imperfections such as light rust, grease, and scale. The Drawn Arc stud welding process provides a supremely neat and controlled weld fillet and is suited to multi-gun applications.
DA Welding Process
The drawn arc process involves setting a welding current, welding time and a lift height. When the process starts, the stud is lifted to the height, and an arc is drawn between the stud and plate, melting the end of the stud and creating a molten pool in the plate. Return spring force then forges the stud into the molten pool completing the weld, and displacing excess material from the weld, which is shaped into a collar by the ceramic ferrule.
Taylor Studwelding are international leaders in quality stud weld products and equipment from drawn arc welding to capacitor discharge. View our DA catalogue, explore the types of arc welding and types of welding we can help with, or browse our collection of DA weld products below. You can also find additional drawn arc welding information at the bottom of the page. If you have any questions about any of our products or DA welding, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Drawn Arc Stud Weld Controllers
Taylor Studwelding’s DA Controllers are microcomputer controlled with visual displays and infinitely adjustable welding times and currents. They are all soak tested and undergo extensive durability tests to ensure their quality and efficiency.
The i16 and i12 Drawn Arc Controllers are robust, compact and lightweight units for easy portability. They are also highly efficient with reduced power consumption compared with previous models. All Controllers are fitted with a gas facility and automatic cooling functionality.
Drawn Arc Hand Tools
We supply Drawn Arc hand tools, which have been expertly designed and tested to provide users with lightness, balance and minimal operator fatigue. Hand tool attachments and accessories enable you to tackle several specific issues with ease.
We have a large range of drawn arc weld products available to hire in the UK. For more information about renting a drawn arc stud welding machine, just get in touch. We provide a wide range of accessories to suit many applications. Find out about our stud gun welder hand tools.
Obsolete Drawn Arc Stud Weld Products
Taylor Stud Welding’s discontinued range of drawn arc stud welding products are no longer available to purchase, however, we continue to provide full access to their technical specifications, operating manuals, and support documentation. These documents can easily be downloaded from our website. If you are looking for details on any obsolete models, please visit our dedicated archive page for a complete list of obsolete products and resources.
Our obsolete drawn arc products include; 800DA, 800E, 1200E, 1600E, 2000E. You can also find information in our archive for other obsolete stud welding products including pan welders, CD200 and the DA7-A drawn arc pistol.
What is Drawn Arc Welding?
Drawn arc stud welding is one method of stud welding which creates a lasting weld to a piece of material on a single side. Drawn arc is suited for welding onto thick materials (2mm+), curved surface materials and for large diameter applications. (Unlike the alternative welding option, capacitor discharge which is suitable for thinner materials and those without surface imperfections such as light rust or grease.)
Drawn arc stud welding doesn’t penetrate the materials and therefore creates a single-sided fastening that doesn’t risk leaks or weakening of the material and is extremely long lasting
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Based on the diameter to be welded, the current and weld time is set on your drawn arc stud welding machine. The DA stud is then placed on the plate.
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The stud welding machine triggers a pilot arc and the stud lifts to a pre-set height.
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The main arc process then melts the weld end of the stud, creating a molten pool of metal in the plate.
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Return spring pressure forges the stud into the molten pool, welding it to the material. The ferrule contains the molten metal and shapes the fillet. It results in an extremely strong bond between stud and material.
For more information about drawn arc welding, or to enquire about hiring or buying a drawn arc welder, simply get in touch today.
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