Pulling Punch Rivets

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The following description is intended only as a guide. A desciption of the steps involved and the various areas of application can be found in the operating instructions provided with the respective device.

Set up stud welder and prepare components for welding.

> 5X00IN11 STUD WELDING

WELDING PARAMETERS FOR PULLING PUNCH RIVETS

Bolt	Welding time [ms]	Amperage rating [A]	Lift [mm]	Gas pre-flow time [ms]	Gas parameters [l/min]	Power terminal	Ground terminal	Polarity
Stainless-steel bolt, M6	32	650	1.0	1, 000	10	Component	Gun	Polarity reversed
Stainless-steel bolt, M5	30	600	1.0	1, 000		Component	Gun	Polarity reversed

Weld the weld stud onto the rivet head of the punch rivet.
> 5X00IN11 STUD WELDING

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Welding on weld stud
Pull out punch rivet at the welded-on weld stud using a hydraulic riveting tool > VAS 6790 - Compact booster with tool attachment > VAS 6792/2 - Extension .

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Pulling punch rivets