What Is an Oxidizing Flame in Oxyacetylene Welding?
Plunge into the world of oxyacetylene welding and discover how an oxidizing flame can transform your metalwork, but be wary of its hidden risks.
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.
What Does Wire Gauge Mean in Welding?
Diving into welding wire gauge reveals how thickness affects current, safety, and arc performance—choose wrong, and you may be surprised what happens next.
What Is a Welding Positioner and How Is It Used?
Learn what a welding positioner is and how it transforms tricky welds into easier, safer work—before you choose the right setup.
What Is a Welding Jig and How Does It Help?
Strong welds start with the right jig, but how exactly does it keep parts aligned, stable, and distortion-free?
What Is Post-Weld Heat Treatment and Why Does It Matter?
Unlock the essentials of post-weld heat treatment and why it can make or break weld integrity.
What Is Pre-Weld Heat Treatment and When Is It Needed?
Keen to prevent weld cracking and brittle zones, discover what pre-weld heat treatment is and when it’s truly needed.
What Do 3G and 4G Welding Certifications Mean?
I’ll explain what 3G and 4G welding certifications mean, why they matter, and how they can boost your welding career.
What Is Horizontal Welding Position in Auto Repair?
What** makes horizontal welding in auto repair so tricky, and why does 2G demand such precise control to avoid weak, sagging welds?
What Is Overhead Welding and Why Is It Hardest?
Mast er overhead welding basics and discover why gravity makes it the toughest position to master.
What Is Vertical Welding and How Does It Differ?
Keen to master upright welds, this guide reveals what vertical welding is and why it behaves so differently from flat or overhead work.