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Production relocation to the Czech Republic In December 2023 we informed all KÖCO colleagues, customers and business partners for the first time about our major project to relocate our welding stud production from Ennepetal to our Czech production site in Zacler. Six months on, we would like to …

The blowing-arc-effect during welding In arc welding, there is a subtle force that is often overlooked but has a significant impact on the quality of the weld: the blowing-arc-effect. This phenomenon can be both a challenge and a tool for welders, depending on how it is utilized. The phenomenon of …

Birgit Reuter, a graduate of the Mechatronics Bachelor's degree program at Bochum University of Applied Sciences, has dedicated her thesis to an exciting project: an original design of an ergonomic handle for KÖCO Classic pistols.   But why did she choose this topic and what challenges did she have …

Stud welding is an efficient process for joining studs with different materials. Process control is of high importance to ensure the quality of the welds. Important terms for process control: Welding current: The welding current is the electrical current that is set by the operator during the …