Welding Sheet Metal Patch Panels

In order to weld sheet metal or patch panel you have to follow certain rules and use specific techniques.

Welding sheet metal patch panels. Proper technique will come with practice and experience. These left and right trunk floor extensions part no. I keep it short and to the point in this welding instructional video and show how ve. Mig welding is the easiest process to learn that has revolutionized autobody repair.

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. Then there s the welding process itself lots of practice required. Ideally there should be a 1 32 gap between the patch and the body panel. I used a piece of pvc pipe a vice mount miniature metal break and body hammer kit.

I then used the templates to trace out the patch panels on some sheet metal. Because if its setup and done right stevie wonder and ray charles can cut a perfectly matched line on panel and patch. Say if you are welding an 18 gauge stainless steel sheet that is 2 2 feet in size to repair the side of your tank start by creating a weld that is 1inch long then skip 6 inches and then create a 1 inch long weld. Sheet metal welding techniques.

840 2570 l 840 2570 r 129 99 each from auto metal direct will replace the rotted out sections on our e body project. To obtain the best results while mig welding sheet metal proper fitment and cleanliness of the metal are essential. See all 13 photos with the bottom layer welded the next patch can be tack welded in. Also it will ensure that you don t get any warping of the materials you are working on and no burn through as well.

It produces good quality results and is usually the preferred method for autobody repair unless you re a very experienced welder. Then i d discover all the cutting tricks and tips. Continue the same way along the sides of the piece of sheet metal. Learn how to mig weld automotive sheet metal in about 5 minutes or less.

Making a patch panel take some time to make your patch a perfect fit.