Welding Parameters For Pulling Punch Rivets

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Bolt	Welding time [ms]	Amperage rating [A]	Lift [mm]	Gas preflow time [ms]	Gas parameters [l/min]	Power terminal	Ground terminal	Polarity
Stainlesssteel bolt, M6	32	650	1.0	1000	10	Component	Gun	Polarity reversed
Stainlesssteel bolt, M5	30	600	1.0	1000	10	Component	Gun	Polarity reversed

2 Weld the stainless steel stud onto the rivet head of the punch rivet.
> 5X00IN11 STUD WELDING

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Welding on weld stud

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If there is also adhesive in the joint area of the punch rivet, heat it using a > V.A.G 1416 - hotair blower to make it easier to pull it out and prevent the stainless steel pin from breaking.
3 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 rivet