CAPACITOR DISCHARGE (CD) STUD WELD INSPECTION (VISUAL)

The MIDWEST FASTENERS Capacitor Discharge (CD) stud weld can be visually inspected by observing the fillet at the base of the stud. The illustrations and comments below will assist you in visually judging the quality of the weld.

GOOD
Full, Even fillet all around stud.
good cd stud weld image

COLD
Full, Even fillet all around stud.
cold cd stud weld

HOT
Large crater-excessive metal
expulsion, very shiny appearance.
hot cd stud weld

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