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Capacitor Discharge (CD) Weld Studs

CD Studs

General Info

CD Stud Loads

CD Material Compatibilities

Reverse-Side Marking

CD Stud Welding - Material Capabilities

Base Weld Surface Material	Stud Material
	Mild Steel 1008, 1010	Stainless 304, 305	Aluminum 1100, 6061	Brass 70-30, 65-35
MILD STEEL 1006 through 1030	Excellent	Excellent	----	Excellent
MEDIUM CARBON STEEL 1030 through 1050	Good*	Good*	----	Good*
GALVANIZED SHEET DUCT OR DECKING	Excellent	Excellent	----	----
STRUCTURAL STEEL	Excellent	Excellent	----	Excellent
STAINLESS STEEL 405, 410, 430 and 330 Series except 303	Excellent	Excellent	----	Excellent
LEAD FREE BRASS, ELECTROLYTIC COPPER, LEAD FREE ROLLED COPPER	Excellent	Excellent	----	Excellent
MOST ALUMINUM ALLOYS of the 1100, 3000, 5000 and 6000 Series**	----	----	Excellent	----
DIE-CAST ZINC ALLOYS	Good*	Good*	Excellent	Good*

* GOOD: Generally full strength results, depending upon the combination of stud sized and base metal.
** Other materials, such as 7000 Series aluminum, titanium alloys, inconel etc., can be welded under specified conditions.