Welding Patches In Sheet Metal

Learn how to mig weld automotive sheet metal in about 5 minutes or less.

Welding patches in sheet metal.

Proper technique will come with practice and experience. I then used the templates to trace out the patch panels on some sheet metal. Also it will ensure that you don t get any warping of the materials you are working on and no burn through as well. The video is still worth watching if you have never done this before i have videos.

Making a patch panel take some time to make your patch a perfect fit. Tack welding is the best way to hold the metal in place before you fully weld it to the original metal. After slicing the patches out with a cutoff wheel next came the bending hammer and dolly session until the patches matched the holes and fit snug and flush into the flanged seat. The job is half assed but i had no choice in my situation at the time.

I used a piece of pvc pipe a vice mount miniature metal break and body hammer kit. When welding patch panels should you use a lap weld or a butt weld. Along with examples and simple explanations this video will help you make that decision. Here s a few tips on repairing rust holes in car body panels.

How to prep panels to achieve the perfect butt weld using eastwood s perfect panel prep tool. Mcr s method of butt welding sheet metal is to do three or four quick tack welds followed by and air quench. See all 13 photos. To obtain the best results while mig welding sheet metal proper fitment and cleanliness of the metal are essential.

Sheet metal welding techniques. They also generally move around the part so that consecutive welds. I keep it short and to the point in this welding instructional video and show how ve. In this video im showing you the process i use to do small rust repairs where a complete panel.