Capacitor Discharge (CD) Stud Welder - CDMi 3202
The CDMi 3202 is an inverter-capacitor Capacitor Discharge stud welder designed for thin sheets from 0.5 mm and automated production. It provides selectable 3,200 Ws or 1,600 Ws welding energy, stepless charging from 50–220 V, and welding times from 1–3 ms. Supporting mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and brass, it reaches up to 43 studs/min on M3/#4 studs.

Description
Application
- Especially suitable for thin sheets (at least 0.5 mm)
Features
- Inverter-capacitor charging technology
- 3,200 / 1,600 Ws selectable energy
- 50–220 V stepless charging voltage
- Welding time of 1–3 ms
- Up to 43 studs/min on M3/#4
- Up to 25 studs/min on M8/5/16"
- Up to 18 studs/min on M10/7/16"
- Microcontroller with function monitoring
- Extensive library function
- Process monitoring and error-code display
- RS-232 interface
- Temperature-controlled cooling
- Integrated mains filter and electrical protection
Safety
- Integrated mains filter (protection against voltage peaks)
- Optimal for construction sites with large mains voltage fluctuations
- EMC test
- High-voltage test with log
- Retriggering lock
- Thermal monitoring of transformer and internal temperature of stud welding unit
- Temperature-regulated ventilator
- Control unit galvanically separated from welding lines
- Optimal protection against external interferences
Mild steel
Stainless steel
Aluminium
Brass
M3 to M10 - #4 to 7/16"
| GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Application
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| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
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| Welding Process | CD |
| Welding Material | Mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum and brass |
| Technology | Inverter-Capacitor Charging Technology |
| Equipment | Automation |
| Display | LCD |
| Welding range | M3 to M10, dia. 3 to 10 mm #4 to 7/16", dia. #4 to 3/8" |
| Welding rate | M3 / #4=43 studs/min. (voltage 50 V) M8 / 5/16"=25 studs/min. (voltage 140 V) M10 / 7/16"=18 studs/min. (voltage 200 V) |
| Capacitance | 132000 μF/66000 μF with change over of capacitors |
| Welding time | 1 to 3 ms |
| Energy | 3,200 Ws / 1,600 Ws with change over of capacitors |
| Charging voltage | 50 to 220 V (stepless voltage regulation) |
| Primary power | 230 V**, 50/60 Hz, 10 AT (slow blow) **alternative primary power see Order Number |
| Connected load | 1800 VA |
| Power source | Capacitor |
| Cooling type | F (temperature controlled cooling fan) |
| IP code | IP 21 |
| Dimension L x W x H (without handle) | 22.44" x 11.22" x 11.42" / (570 x 285 x 290 mm) |
| Weight | 59.53 lbs / (27 kg) |
| Suitable guns | See below |
| Order number | 92-12-23212B (115 V) 92-10-23212B (230 V) |
Where the CDMi 3202 Fits
| Use Case | Why the CDMi 3202 |
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| Thin sheet metal fabrication | CD welding is especially suitable for sheets from 0.5 mm. |
| Automated production | Built as an energy package for automation with process monitoring and RS-232. |
| High-cycle stud welding | Reaches up to 43 studs/min on M3/#4 studs. |
| Larger CD studs | Supports M3 to M10 with selectable 1,600/3,200 Ws energy. |
| Multi-material production | Welds mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and brass. |
| Repeat production | Library functions, process monitoring, and microcontroller control support consistent welding cycles. |
FAQs
The CDMi 3202 is a CD stud welding machine for thin-sheet applications, automated production, and high-cycle stud welding.
It provides selectable welding energy of 1,600 Ws or 3,200 Ws through capacitor changeover.
It can weld up to 43 studs/min with M3/#4 studs. The rate is 25 studs/min for M8/5/16" and 18 studs/min for M10/7/16".
It supports CD stud welding of mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and brass.
Yes. The machine is designed as an energy package for automation and includes process monitoring, a library function, and RS-232 connectivity.
The CDMi 3202 is especially suitable for thin sheets from 0.5 mm, depending on the material, stud, and application.
The standard welding range is M3 to M10, or #4 to 7/16", with the exact diameter range depending on the stud configuration.
Yes. Compatible PAH-1 configurations can be combined with the VBZ-3 fully automatic stud feeder for automated stud feeding.
Stud Welding Guns
C 08 with foot ring
M3 to M8 (M10) - #4 to 5/16"
- Universal design for use on flat surfaces
- All-rounder also used for welding galvanised base material
- Aluminium to M4 (#8)
C 08 with centering tube PPR-2
M3 to M8 (M10) - #4 to 5/16″
- Used for welding with templates and for protection against spatter
- All-rounder also used for welding galvanised base material
- Aluminium to M4 (#8)
CA 08 with foot ring
M3 to M8 (M10) - #4 to 5/16" (7/16")
- Universal design for use on flat surfaces
- Used to avoid rear side marking on thin sheets
- Aluminium to M6 (1/4")
- Brass to M4 (#8)
CA 08 with centering tube PPR-2/CD
M3 to M8 (M10) - #4 to 5/16" (7/16")
- Used for welding with templates and for protection against spatter
- Gap gun used to avoid rear side marking on thin sheets
- Aluminum to M6 (1/4")
- Brass to M4 (#8)
PAH-1 (Tripod)
M3 to M8
- Studs length (from 0.31 to 1.18") - other lengths only by request
- Universal design for flat surfaces
- Hand gun for fully automatic stud feed (with VBZ-3) or hand feed
- Recommended for large-scale production
PAH-1 (centering device dia. 30 mm)
M3 to M8
- Studs length (from 0.31 to 1.18 inches) - other lengths only by request
- Used for welding with templates
- Hand gun for fully automatic stud feed (with VBZ-3) or hand feed
- Recommended for large-scale production






