The influence of the stud arc welding process parameters on the weld penetration

Due to short time of welding cycle, simplicity in equipment use and cost efficiency the application of stud arc welding process is well known in various manufacturing fields. In this paper, the influence of welding parameters (welding current, welding time, stud plunge and lift) during Drawn Arc Welding process with ceramic ferule on the weld penetration depth is experimentally investigated. The experiment was conducted according to the four-factor design of experiment and the influence of individual factors (welding current, welding time, stud plunge and lift) and their interactions on the weld penetration depth during arc stud welding process was determined statistically.