Stud Gun Setup Guide for refractory Arc Studs
Follow these step-by-step instructions to properly set up your stud gun to weld refractory drawn arc studs using a heavy and light duty stud guns. Refractory studs come in 1/4", 3/8" and 5/16" diameters.
This setup works for Truweld, Proweld, Midwest Fasteners, Erico, Nelson NS20 and Image welder guns.
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STEP 2 - Insert the Y Anchor Chuck
Place the Arc Chuck Y Anchor into the Arc Gun Chuck Adaptor. Seat the Arc Chuck Y Anchor so that the stud will be horizontal to the plane. Hold the Arc Gun Chuck Adaptor and in one hand and the Arc Chuck Y Anchor with the other hand lightly hammer or mallet the to ensure it is seated properly.
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STEP 3 - Make Foot Assembly
Screw the 3/8" Arc Legs into the Refractory Ferrule Footplate . Leave the screws loose until you make your final plunge adjustment.
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STEP 4 - Add a Ferrule to the Footpiece
Insert a ferrule into the Refractory Ferrule Footpiece.
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STEP 5 - Add the foot assembly to the gun
Insert a Refractory Stud in the Y Anchor Chuck. Slide the foot assembly to set the plunge. The plunge is the amount of the stud that sticks out past the ferrule grip not including the flux ball.
Stud Dia 1/4" Plunge = 1/4"
Stud Dia 3/16" Plunge = 5/16"
Stud Dia 5/16" Plunge = 3/8"
Setup Complete
Your stud welding gun is now properly configured and ready for use. For additional support or questions, contact our technical team.
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