The cost of supplies and materials, including stud welding systems, stud welds, cable ties and other types of accessories, can add up to a significant cost on a large project. While this will all be built into the bid price, saving money on stud welding products is a definite advantage to any welding or construction company or contractor.
There are a few simple strategies and tips that can be used when ordering and buying stud welding products. Finding the right supplier will be the first important step as working with one supplier for all of your supplies and products is always the best possible option.
Finding a Supplier
There are a lot of different companies and businesses that sell stud welding products as part of their inventory. For companies that are ordering limited volume of products or were custom products for projects are not a concern, these general welding or building supply options may serve the purpose.
However, for companies that use stud welding processes on a regular basis, that are involved in custom construction or that have special needs for drawn arc or capacitative discharge stud welding processes, a specialized supplier is highly recommended. These companies cater to stud welding products, supplies and equipment and offer items that may be very difficult to find as part of regular inventory.
Orders and Delivery
With a specialized stud welding supply company, prices are typically very competitive and generally lower than the general contractor types of suppliers. With a greater range of products in standard inventory, the cost is also lower on orders of unique items, even if they need to be custom designed and manufactured for a particular job or they need to include the latest in stud weld system technology and features.
Inventory of stud welding products and equipment on hand also means faster delivery times, which will cut time in wait for orders, which not only reduces the length of the job but also the cost.
