A two day course in Resistance Spot Welding and MIG/MAG Welding for collision repair technicians, covering methods and equipment for welding of vehicle body panels, using tools such as resistance spot welders and MIG welders.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Target group:
Collision Damage repair technicians
Previous training:
No previous training required
Objectives:
After the completed course the participant should be able to:
- recognise and understand all possible situations in conjunction with the welding of body panels
- use his knowledge on how to weld new materials and how to protect them from corrosion
- use Spot and MIG/MAG welders on steel body panels
- analyse welds in order to ensure the quality of the completed work.
Equipment
Resistance welder
Mig/Mag welder
Damaged vehicle
Duration:
Two days, 16 hours
COURSE CONTENT
Background:
- Car manufacturer’s requirements
- New body structures and joining requirements
- Steel-grade body panels
- Personal protective equipment
- Environment and safety
- Electric current
Theory Resistance Spot welding:
- Basic training resistance welding
- Equipment knowledge
- Clamping force, current
- Preparation
- Weld analysis and quality assessment
- Corrosion protection
Theory MIG/MAG welding:
- Basic training MIG/MAG welding
- Equipment knowledge
- Protective atmosphere/welding advice
- Weld analysis and quality assessment
- Corrosion protection
Practical Resistance Spot and MIG/MAG welding:
- Manuals/Handling and Adjustment
- Connections
- Weld performance
- Own work, Spot and MAG welding, MIG brazing
