Stud Gun Setup Guide for Threaded and non thread Arc Studs
Follow these step-by-step instructions to properly set up your stud gun to weld threaded or non thread drawn arc studs using a heavy and light duty stud guns.
This setup works for Truweld, Proweld, Midwest Fasteners, Erico, and Image stud welder guns.
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STEP 2 - Insert the Arc Chuck
Place the Arc Chuck into the Arc Gun Chuck Adaptor. Hold the Arc Gun Chuck Adaptor and Arc Chuck in one hand and with the other hand lightly hammer or mallet the Arc Chuck to ensure it is seated properly.
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STEP 3 - Determine the foot
Determine the size and type of Arc Foot you need.
Stud Diameter:
Stud Diameter 1/8" - 1/2": Small
Stud Diameter 5/8" - 3/4": Medium
Stud Diameter 7/8" - 1": Large
Stud Length:
Less than 2": Closed Foot
Greater than:2": Split Foot
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STEP 4 - Make the foot assembly
Screw the 3/8" Arc Legs into the Arc Foot. The recess of the foot should face out. Leave the screws loose until you make your final plunge adjustment.
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STEP 5 - Add the foot assembly to the gun
Slide the foot assembly into the gun so that Arc Chuck sticks out past the foot piece.
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STEP 7 - Determine ferrule grip
Determine the ferrule grip you need. For studs 2" and shorter, use a closed ferrule grip. For studs longer than 2" use a split ferrule grip.
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STEP 9 - Center the stud in the grip
Adjust the foot assembly so that the stud is centered in the middle of the Ferrule Grip. Tighten the leg screws.
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STEP 10 - Adjust the Plunge
Put a ferrule on the end of the stud and make the plunge adjustment. The plunge is the amount of the stud that sticks out past the ferrule grip not including the flux ball.
Loosen the leg screws in the gun.
Adjust the plunge. Tighten the leg screws in the gun.
Stud Diameter: Plunge
3/8" & 1/2": 3/16" - 1/4"
5/8" & 3/4": 1/4" - 5/16"
7/8" & 1" : 5/16" - 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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