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 …
Underwater stud welding is not a new technology, but its application possibilities have recently been expanded by a remarkable research project. Under the name "IGF 19.210 BG", the Fraunhofer Institute for Large Structures in Production Engineering IGP in Rostock and the Institute of Materials …
As specialists in the field of s tud welding, we at KÖCO are very familiar with the various stud welding processes. Drawn arc stud welding plays a special role, as this welding process for studs with diameters of 3 to 25 mm, amperages of up to 2,600 A and welding times of up to 2,200 ms is used in …