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.
Why Welding Modern Aluminum Cars Is More Challenging
Keen welders know modern aluminum cars hide tricky challenges that can ruin a joint fast, and the real fix starts with one crucial detail.
How Electric Vehicles Are Changing Auto Body Welding
Keen on how EVs are reshaping auto body welding? Discover the new materials, safety steps, and specialized techniques changing the repair game.
What to Expect From an Automotive Welding Apprenticeship
Curious what an automotive welding apprenticeship really involves? Discover the skills, tools, and challenges that shape your first welds.
What Welding Codes Apply to Car Frames and Structures?
Welding codes for car frames can make or break safety—discover which standards apply and what critical details you might be missing.
How to Use Scrap Metal to Practice Auto Body Welding
On scrap metal, learn auto body welding basics with the right setup and techniques, so you can avoid costly mistakes before tackling real repairs.
How to Practice Automotive Welding Effectively at Home
Master automotive welding at home with smart practice tips that prevent warping and improve your results—learn the simple setup that makes all the difference.
What to Expect From a Community College Auto Welding Program
Starting in the shop, a community college auto welding program teaches safety, tools, and repairs before revealing the skills that transform beginners into pros.
Getting Started With Automotive Welding as a DIYer
Begin automotive welding with confidence, but discover the tools, settings, and safety tips that can make or break your first repair.
How to Read Auto Body Weld Diagrams and Repair Specs
Join the dots in auto body weld diagrams to decode repair specs and avoid costly mistakes, but there’s one crucial symbol most people miss.