Welding Patches In Sheet Metal

Sheet metal welding techniques.

Welding patches in sheet metal. Along with examples and simple explanations this video will help you make that decision. The job is half assed but i had no choice in my situation at the time. In this video im showing you the process i use to do small rust repairs where a complete panel. Tack welding is the best way to hold the metal in place before you fully weld it to the original metal.

Learn how to mig weld automotive sheet metal in about 5 minutes or less. Ideally there should be a 1 32 gap between the patch and the body panel. I keep it short and to the point in this welding instructional video and show how ve. 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. Also it will ensure that you don t get any warping of the materials you are working on and no burn through as well. Making a patch panel take some time to make your patch a perfect fit. In order to weld sheet metal or patch panel you have to follow certain rules and use specific techniques.

I used a piece of pvc pipe a vice mount miniature metal break and body hammer kit. Here s a few tips on repairing rust holes in car body panels. The video is still worth watching if you have never done this before i have videos. Tack welds are simply small welds that barely penetrate the metal and aren t pushed or pulled to form a bead.

How to prep panels to achieve the perfect butt weld using eastwood s perfect panel prep tool. To obtain the best results while mig welding sheet metal proper fitment and cleanliness of the metal are essential. 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. I then used the templates to trace out the patch panels on some sheet metal.