Once you’ve been welding for a while, it’s easy to get into a familiar rhythm. Maybe you’ve been a welder for ten-plus years, and the process feels as natural as lacing up your boots. Maybe you’ve been welding for ten months and finally feel like you can take a breath now that you’re no longer a newbie. No matter how long you’ve been stud welding nor what kind of projects you work on, there are still some issues that can trip up the best of the best in the field. Northland Fastening Systems (NFS) always recommends being present and intentional in your welds, and if your equipment is the factor holding you back, we can help.
Skipping Safety Procedures When Stud Welding
Safety is a big issue, especially on large jobs that have tight deadlines. Once you’re confident in your stud welding, it can be all too easy to skimp a little on the safety checks to save time. But slacking off on eye and ear protection or not checking your surroundings effectively can be the difference between a simple, streamlined job and life-changing injuries. Most of the biggest welding mistakes are errors you can only make once.
Stud Welding with Faulty Equipment
While it might seem like a big money-saver to work with your “old-reliable” tools, there is a point where all stud welding equipment has passed its peak point of effectiveness. This could be the welders themselves or the power supplies, wire feeders, and beyond. A welding mistake that is all too easy to make is to stick with older equipment just because it’s what you’re familiar with. Welding technology is always improving. When it’s time to upgrade, NFS has you covered.
Not Properly Storing Stud Welding Equipment
Finally, between job sites or projects it’s vital to store your equipment, materials, and filler metals in a way that prevents corrosion and contamination. If you don’t want to end up with porous, faulty welds, you have to make sure every single component is in the best condition possible. Keeping all of your stud welding goods in dry, clean, temperature-controlled locations is the best way to make sure they’ll stand up to the initial welding process as well as the test of time that follows.
Summary
Stud welders of all experience levels can make welding mistakes because, at the end of the day, it’s humans doing precise work with a lot of variables. The important fact to remember is that prevention is always easier than making on-the-spot fixes or needing first aid. For welders in need of up-to-date, high-quality materials and stud welding equipment, the welding professionals at NFS can provide their expertise and rentals to welders in need.
Stud welding professionals interested in new equipment or welding mistake prevention can reach out to NFS at (651) 730-7770 or visit our website to find out more.