What to Consider before Buying Stud-Welding Equipment
July 19, 2021
With any kind of manufacturing tools, you need to do your research to determine what specifications, sizing, materials, and other details you’ll need depending on the job. Even with a simple tool...
Riveting vs. Welding: Why Stud Welding Is Still Used in S...
July 8, 2021
Northland Fastening Systems (NFS) has provided comprehensive stud welding supplies for over 30 years to customers working with capacitor discharge, drawn arc, and short cycle welding. From...
Local Contaminants to be Aware of When Using Stud Welding...
June 29, 2021
Northland Fastening Systems provides supplies for operators using stud welding worldwide. From small shops to manufacturing plants and large construction sites, we supply tools for rent or purchase,...
All About Ceramic Ferrules for Drawn Arc Stud Welding
June 15, 2021
Northland Fastening Systems is a complete supplier of tools, studs, accessories, and operations knowledge for CD, short cycle, and drawn arc stud welding. Whether you need a stud welding tool for...
Comparing DC and AC Stud Welding Machines
June 2, 2021
Within the welding industry, there are a broad range of different operations to achieve metal or polymer fusion. The first forms of welding were developed long ago in the Bronze and Iron Ages. Today,...
Building Improved Electric Cars with Aluminum Fastening S...
May 26, 2021
In the automotive industry, stud welding operations are heavily utilized in many applications. From exhaust systems to electrical wire routing, multiple types of stud welding operations are used as...
Testing Stud Welding Results
May 24, 2021
Like in any manufacturing industry, diagnostics are critical for production utilizing stud welding in any capacity. Since its first use in the shipbuilding industry during the early 1900s, stud...
Growing a Profitable Stud Welding Venture
May 14, 2021
At Northland Fastening Systems, our expert staff provides a comprehensive range of stud welding supplies to a variety of customers. Our clients range from single-person welding services to fully...
Integrating an Automated Stud Welding Process
April 21, 2021
Stud welding operations are streamlined, quick processes that allow technicians to install a broad range of stud types in many applications with powerful connections and clean finishes. Even handheld...
Part Two: Shielding Gas and Its Role in the Stud Welding ...
April 13, 2021
In the first part of this two-part blog, we covered the use of shielding gas in arc stud welding and the role it plays in helping to form a strong weld. Shielding gas essentially protects a weld...
Part One: Shielding Gas and Its Role in the Stud Welding ...
April 6, 2021
In many manufacturing industries, stud welding is often relied upon for its ability to create powerful fastening systems quickly and cleanly. The industries that the stud welding process is utilized...
NFS Welding Studs 101
March 11, 2021
Since 1987, Northland Fastening Systems (NFS) has supplied the stud welding industry with quality tools, welding studs, accessories, and our own expert advice. Our supply of welding studs and...