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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First electric welder

Automotive manufacturing changed forever 1900`s 1920`s

Manufacturing soars

New technologies needed

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

Modern unibody vehicle

Types of welds on modern vehicles

Mig spot weldsResentence spot weldsWeld bondingMig brazingLaser welds

Mig weld

What the meaning? metal inert gas

Mig spot welds

Improper weldsExcessive heat Inadequate heat