What Is a CWI Certification and What Do They Inspect?
Get the essentials of CWI certification and the critical weld details inspectors examine before discovering what many professionals overlook.
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.
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How Many Spot Welds Are in a Typical Car?
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How Robotic Welding Is Used in Car Manufacturing
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How Modern Cars Are Welded Together in the Factory
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History of Welding in the Automotive Industry
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