Title: Clean and prepare the metal to be welded, assure good metal fit-up, apply weld-through primer if necessary, and clamp or tack, as required.
Course: Auto Body Technology I (20117-I) > Section: Practicing Metal Welding, Cutting, and Joining

Procedures should include

- cleaning and otherwise preparing the metal for welding
- fitting, aligning, and clamping, as required

following 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?