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MIDWEST FASTENERS, INC.
— SureShot Welding System
WELD QUALITY VISUAL INSPECTION
Weld Examples and Solutions
ALL: Reduce Voltage
Contact: Increase Spring Pressure
Gap: Increase initial gap.
No Adjustments Required
ALL: Increase Voltage
Contact: Reduce Spring Pressure
Gap: Reduce initial gap.
Too Hot
Excessive weld flash
and weld spatter.
This weld may break.
Correct
Normal weld flash.
No significant weld spatter.
This will be a good, strong weld.
Too Cold
Little weld flash.
This weld may break.
Base Weld Surface Material
Acceptable Stud Material
LOW CARBON STEEL
AISI 1006 to 1022
LOW CARBON STEEL AISI 1006 to 1010,
STAINLESS STEEL 300 series
except 303,
COPPER ALLOY (brass) 260 and 268
STAINLESS STEEL
300 and 400 series
except 303
LOW CARBON STEEL AISI 1006 to 1010,
STAINLESS STEEL 300 series
except 303
ALUMINUM ALLOYS
1100, 3000 series, 5000 series,
6061 and 6063
ALUMINUM ALLOYS 1100, 5086, 6063
ETP COPPER, LEAD FREE BRASS
and ROLLED COPPER
LOW CARBON STEEL AISI 1006 to 1010,
STAINLESS STEEL 300 series
except 303,
COPPER ALLOY (brass) 260 and 268
ACCEPTABLE WELDING MATERIAL COMBINATIONS
