How to Set Up a Stud Gun for Welding Refractory Studs

WELDER BRANDS: This setup works for Truweld, Proweld, Midwest Fasteners, Erico, Nelson NS20 and Image welder guns.  Refractory studs come in 1/4", 3/8" and 5/16" diameters.

ITEMS NEEDED: 

• Arc Gun Chuck Adaptor
• Arc Chuck Y Anchor 1/4", 3/16" or 5/16" Diameter
• Refractory Ferrule Foot Plate 1/4", 3/16" or 5/16" Diameter
• 3/8" Arc Legs

STEP 1: Determine the Arc Gun Chuck Adaptor you need.

STEP 2: Screw Arc Gun Chuck Adaptor into stud welding gun.

STEP 3: 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.

STEP 4: Screw the 3/8" Arc Legs into the Refractory Ferrule Footplate .  Leave the screws loose until you make your final plunge adjustment. 

 STEP 5: Insert a ferrule into the Refractory Ferrule Footpiece. 

STEP 5: 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.