Title: Prepare the metal to be welded.
Course: Collision Repair Technology I (21117-I) > Section: Practicing Metal Welding, Cutting, and Joining

Preparation should include

- cleaning the metal
- assuring good metal fit-up
- applying weld-through primer, as required
- fitting, aligning, and clamping or tacking, as required
- following OE and product manufacturer guidelines and recommendations.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How is aluminum prepared for welding?
- What can be added to steel to prepare it for welding?
- What can one use to check the temperature of aluminum while welding?
- What is the melting point of mild (i.e., low-carbon) steel?