ERICO CADWELD Exothermic Welding - Manual (Page 3)

The CADWELD ® process is a method of making
electrical connections of copper-to-copper or
copper-to-steel in which no outside source of
heat or power is required.
In this process, conductors are prepared, placed
in a purpose-designed graphite mold, and
exothermically welded to produce a permanent
electrical connection.
The steps outlined below are a general
demonstration of a typical welded connection.
These basic steps are used for all CADWELD
electrical connections. Be sure to read and follow
the instructions included with every mold before
making a connection.
The CADWELD exothermic process is a system.
Materials from other manufacturers should not
be mixed or matched with CADWELD molds or
welding material.
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The CADWELD
®
Process
The CADWELD ® Process .................................... 2
The CADWELD ® PLUS Process ......................... 11
The CADWELD ® EXOLON Process ................... 19
The CADWELD ® ONE SHOT Process ................ 28
The CADWELD ® PLUS ONE SHOT Process ....... 33