Arc Stud welding allows for nearly any size or type of weld stud to be welded. Arc Studs are
manufactured using material conducive to support the welding process and are designed with a
flux-loaded tip that allows materials to coalesce, resulting in a permanent bond stronger than the
stud itself. Arc Stud welding is applicable to mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
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Arc Stud welding allows for nearly any size or type of weld stud to be welded. Arc Studs are manufactured using material conducive to support the welding process and are designed with a flux-loaded tip that allows materials to coalesce, resulting in a permanent bond stronger than the stud itself. Arc Stud welding is applicable to mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum.