Automotive Body Welding

Course Objectives:

• Demonstrate the proper safety procedures in oxy-fuel, gas metal arc welding, plasma cutting, squeeze type resistance and exterior panel welding.
• Set up and shut down an oxy-fuel station properly and safely.
• Perform soldering and brazing with oxy-fuel equipment.
• Perform square cut, bevel cut and hole cut with hand-held oxy-fuel cutting torch and plasma cutting equipment.
• Weld butt, lap and tee joints in the vertical and overhead positions with GMAW.
• Perform welds with a squeeze type resistance welder.
• Perform the replacement of body panels, both in steel and plastic parts.
• Perform all welds necessary for I-CAR welder qualification.
• Attain readiness to take ICAR Steel Welding Certification exam.