Welding for the 21st Century
A Basic Primer on Automotive Best
Practices
Program Objective
Help identify proper weld techniques to
ensure safe, high quality repairs.
Program OutlineBasic overview of welding history.
Types of welds in automotive manufacturing.
Identify types of steel.
Equipment overview.
Training and certifications.
Position statements from OEMs.
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Automotive manufacturing changed forever 1900`s 1920`s
Out dated technology use was discontinued.
A new era of welding has arrived.
Enter the age of robotics.
New advanced steels arriveNew welding technologiesSafety standards increased
Exotic steels hit the showroomsStainless steel
Aluminum
Types of welds on modern vehicles
Mig spot weldsResentence spot weldsWeld bondingMig brazingLaser welds
Mig weld
What the meaning? metal inert gas
Improper weldsExcessive heat Inadequate heat