What Causes Weld Cracks? Types and Prevention Tips
Knowing the causes of weld cracks and effective prevention tips can safeguard your projects; discover the essential strategies to enhance your welding quality.
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.
How to Clean MIG Contact Tips for Better Performance
Often overlooked, clean MIG contact tips this way to improve arc stability and discover the simple maintenance mistake that ruins welds.
Types of Weld Inclusions and What Causes Them
Plunge into the world of weld inclusions and uncover the hidden causes that threaten your projects; the solutions may surprise you.
How to Store Shielding Gas Cylinders Safely
By following a few critical storage rules, you can prevent dangerous cylinder mishaps—and there’s one often-missed detail that could change everything.
Most Common Weld Quality Mistakes in Auto Body Work
Common weld quality mistakes in auto body work can jeopardize strength; discover how to avoid these pitfalls for superior results.
How to Use a TIG Foot Pedal for Better Heat Control
Learn the secrets to mastering TIG foot pedal control for precise heat management, ensuring your welds are flawless and professional. Discover more techniques inside!
How to Care for an Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet
Uncover simple auto-darkening welding helmet care tips to keep your gear reliable, safer, and ready—what maintenance mistake could ruin your next weld?
How to Clean Welds on Auto Body Panels After Welding
Banish rough welds on auto body panels fast, but the real trick to a smooth, rust-free finish comes next.
How to Remove Oxidation From Welds on Automotive Parts
Learn how to remove oxidation from welds on automotive parts before corrosion spreads further and ruins your finish.
How to Control Heat Input on Thin Auto Body Panels
Just the right settings and techniques can prevent damage to thin auto body panels—discover how to achieve perfect welds without blow-through.