How to Set Up a Stud Gun for Welding Aluminum Insulation Pins

WELDER BRANDS:

This setup works for Proweld, Midwest Fasteners, Erico, H.A. Jones, SWS stud welder guns.

ITEMS NEEDED: 

STEP 1: Install hybrid collet in gun shaft and tighten set screws.  

STEP 2: Screw legs on to the CD Foot.  The 7" legs will work for insulation pins up to 6" in length.  The 12" legs will work for insulation pins up to 11".

STEP 3: Install the spark shield in the foot with the allen screw in the bottom of the foot.

STEP 4: Slide foot piece into face plate.  Adjust so that 3/16" of the pin is sticking out past the spark shield and tighten the set screws in the face plate.

STEP 5: Unscrew the rear cap and remove the silver spring.  Install the gold spring and screw the rear cap back on.