Resistance Welding: 4 Types Used in Cars
Join the basics of resistance welding and discover how automakers use it to create strong joints, but the real secret comes next.
Category Automotive Welding Guide
Your complete guide to automotive welding with Ryan Mitchell — a 38-year-old professional welder with 17+ years of real-world experience in collision repair, custom fabrication, and classic car restoration.
In this category, Ryan breaks down everything you need to know: MIG, TIG, spot, stick, and resistance welding techniques, weld joints and types, common defects (porosity, undercut, burn-through, etc.), troubleshooting tips, welding parameters, materials, and all the essential terms every auto tech and DIYer should master.
Whether you’re repairing a daily driver, building a custom chassis, or restoring a vintage muscle car, you’ll find clear, practical, shop-floor advice designed to help you weld stronger, smarter, and safer.
New articles added regularly. Start learning today and take your automotive welding skills to the next level.
Welding Tools for Auto Body Work: 7 Essentials
Keep your auto body work flawless with essential welding tools—discover what you need to elevate your skills and achieve professional results.
Plasma Cutter for Auto Work: 12 Safety & Cutting Tips
Automotive plasma cutters make clean, fast cuts in steel and aluminum, but the right setup can save your panels from costly mistakes.
What Is Weld Distortion and What Causes It?
A] quick look at weld distortion reveals why metal warps, but the real causes—and how to prevent them—may surprise you.
How to Read Automotive Weld Symbols on Blueprints
In mastering automotive weld symbols on blueprints, you'll discover key insights for ensuring structural integrity—don't miss the essential details that follow.
How to Use a Chipping Hammer and Wire Brush After Flux Core
Get expert tips on using a chipping hammer and wire brush after flux core welding to ensure a flawless finish—discover the secrets to avoiding common mistakes!
Why Does My Welding Arc Keep Going Out?
A welding arc that keeps going out can signal various issues; discover the key factors behind this frustrating problem and how to resolve it.
Plasma Cutting vs Grinding to Remove Old Welds
Slower weld removal? See why plasma cutting can outrun grinding, and which method secretly saves more time, cleanup, and money.
Tube Bending Basics for Roll Cages and Automotive Chassis
How do you bend tube for a roll cage without kinks, weak spots, or wasted material?
How to Read and Understand a Weld Inspection Report
Maximize your understanding of weld inspection reports by uncovering key insights and critical components that could transform your welding practices. Discover more inside!