MIDWEST FASTENERS
CD STUD/BASE METAL COMBINATION WELDING CAPABILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS

MIDWEST Fasteners is an industry leader in the manufacture and supply of metal fasteners for stud welding, as well as for stud welding equipment. Since our founding, nearly 15 years ago, MIDWEST has helped set the standard for stud welding metal fastening products in a wide range of stud welding and metal fastening applications. In addition to offering a full line of these metal fastening products, we make what we sell. Located in southwest Ohio, working through a national network of Distributors, Representatives and Customers, you'll find MIDWEST metal fastening products in all types of metal working and insulation fastening applications.

*Good: Generally full strength results, depending upon the combination of stud size and base metal.

**Other materials, such as 7000 Series aluminum, titanium alloys, Inconel, etc, can be welded under specific conditions.

CD STUD REVERSE-SIDE MARKING LIMITATIONS

The charts on the following page will be of help in determining the best combination of stud weld base size and base metal thickness. The terms on the chart are defined as follows:
• EXCELLENT — No marking, excellent weld.
• ACCEPTABLE — Visible markings, excellent weld.
• UNACCEPTABLE — Unacceptable marking, base metal failure.

It should be noted that the MIDWEST FASTENERS charts are based on optimum laboratory conditions. Even under optimum conditions, it is difficult to determine the precise point at which reverse-side marking will appear. Therefore, these charts should be used only as a guide. For further assistance contact the MIDWEST FASTENERS Customer Service Department.