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February 2016
Part No. 729-110-042 v1.03
8.4 Table of Weld Parameters
GAP METHOD
Stud Size
Stud & Base
Material
Gap
In (mm)
Plunge
In (mm)
Voltage
Spring
Pressure
Capacitance
M3 (#6)
Carbon Steel
.12 (3)
.06 (1.5)
120
5lbs
54K
Stainless Steel
.12 (3)
.06 (1.5)
120
6lbs
54K
Aluminum
.14 (3.5)
.04 (1)
160
4lbs
18K
M4 (#8)
Carbon Steel
.12 (3)
.06 (1.5)
130
4lbs
54K
Stainless Steel
.12 (3)
.06 (1.5)
130
6lbs
54K
Aluminum
.14 (3.5)
.04 (1)
140
6lbs
54K
M5 (#10)
Carbon Steel
.12 (3)
.06 (1.5)
140
4lbs
54K
Stainless Steel
.12 (3)
.06 (1.5)
130
4lbs
54K
Aluminum
.14 (3.5)
.04 (1)
160
6lbs
54K
M6 (1/4”)
Carbon Steel
.12 (3)
.06 (1.5)
140
4lbs
90K
Stainless Steel
.12 (3)
.06 (1.5)
130
4lbs
90K
Aluminum
.12 (3)
.06 (1.5)
190
5lbs
54K
M8 (5/16”)
Carbon Steel
.08 (2)
.06 (1.5)
180
4lbs
90K
Stainless Steel
.08 (2)
.06 (1.5)
180
6lbs
90K
CONTACT METHOD
Requires Use of 8m Combo Extension Cable
Stud Size
Stud & Base
Material
Plunge
In (mm)
Voltage
Spring
Pressure
Capacitance
M3 (#6)
Carbon Steel
.12 (3)
120
15lbs
54K
Stainless Steel
.12 (3)
100
15lbs
54K
M4 (#8)
Carbon Steel
.12 (3)
120
7lbs
54K
Stainless Steel
.12 (3)
120
15lbs
54K
M5 (#10)
Carbon Steel
.12 (3)
130
11lbs
54K
Stainless Steel
.12 (3)
120
9lbs
54K
M6 (1/4”)
Carbon Steel
.12 (3)
180
13lbs
54K
Stainless Steel
.12 (3)
170
9lbs
54K
M8 (5/16”)
Carbon Steel
.12 (3)
160
11lbs
90K
Stainless Steel
.12 (3)
160
13lbs
90K
(3/8”)
Carbon Steel
.12 (3)
180
11lbs
144K
Weld parameters above were established as optimum for conditions in our lab. Heavy base plate
material was used for physical testing purposes. Local conditions and/or plate thickness
differences may necessitate parameter adjustments.
Weld parameters above were established without the use of 10% detergent solution. If detergent
solution is preferred, the amount of weld heat will generally have to be increased, i.e., increase
voltage and/or reduce spring pressure.
Aluminum alloy 3003 was used to set the above parameters. Other alloys may require parameter adjustments.
If settings are needed (or desired) other than those listed above, please consult your Nelson representative.