Specifications
What is a weld screw?
Weld Screws are designed to be welded onto a metal surface with a shaft remaining for items to be placed over and held in place with a nut and washer.
What are the different types of screw welding?
Weld screws are of two types: projection weld and spot weld. Both involve resistance welding principles where the welded joint is achieved by electrical resistance flow through the joint held under electrode pressure.
There's a common misconception that welding is stronger than bolting, but that simply isn't true. Bolting is just as strong as welding—and can be stronger in some situations. The strength of a weld is largely determined by the expertise of the welder.
Application
What is the use of welding screws?
Weld screws are welded to a metal surface to provide a protruding shaft for items to be fitted over and fastened to with a nut and washer. Projections and/or tabs extending from the head allow for welding to the mating surface without using a hole.