Welding Near EV High-Voltage Batteries: What You Must Know
Properly welding near EV high-voltage batteries demands strict shutdown steps, but one missed detail could change everything.
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 Calculate Heat Input When Welding Sheet Metal
Precise heat input calculations help control distortion and penetration, but the real trick to cleaner sheet metal welds starts with one overlooked measurement.
How to Perform a Destructive Weld Test at Home
Begin your journey into welding mastery by learning how to conduct a destructive weld test at home—discover the secrets to evaluating your skills!
Why High-Strength Steel Is Harder to Weld
Baffled by why high-strength steel resists welding, and how heat, hydrogen, and stress turn simple joints into hidden failure risks?
How Long Does It Take to Learn Auto Body Welding?
With focused training, how long does auto body welding really take—and what skills separate beginners from shop-ready welders?
Types of Auto Body Repairs That Require Welding
Seamless structural fixes, panel replacements, and rust repairs demand welding—discover which auto body damage truly requires it.
Advanced High-Strength Steel in Cars: What Welders Should Know
Metal matters in modern cars, and welding advanced high-strength steel demands precision—discover the hidden pitfalls before your next repair.
What Certifications Do Auto Body Welders Need in the US?
I-CAR, AWS, and other welding certifications can open auto body careers in the U.S., but which ones matter most may surprise you.
Why Aluminum in Modern Cars Changes How You Weld
Greater care is needed when welding aluminum cars, because its heat behavior can warp panels fast and the right technique makes all the difference.
How to Weld a Coolant Pipe on an Automotive Engine
Navigate the essential steps to weld a coolant pipe on an automotive engine, ensuring a strong bond—discover crucial tips that could make all the difference!