The term “duty cycle” refers to the amount of welding that can be achieved within a given amount of time. You will see this term in regards to certain welding machines, such as MIG and TIG welders, in order to inform the user of how long the machine can work […]
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Using a Spot Welder
A spot welder helps you connect two pieces of metal together at a specific, circular point, which is very ideal for a lot of auto body work. Using an electric arc, spot welding essentially melts a top sheet of metal to fuse with a bottom sheet, making it a great […]
How to Flare Brake Lines
Flaring a brake line is an important process that makes sure your brake line has a leak-proof connection. Flaring makes the brake line tubing wider at the end, which in turn makes it so the connection can easily slip in deeper to guard against any potential leaks. Below, we take […]
How to Apply Epoxy Primer to a Car – Eastwood
Epoxy primer serves a wide range of automotive needs, providing quality resistance to corrosion, fast build, exceptional color holdout and strong adhesion to bare metal substrates. This direct-to-metal primer is specifically ideal for use after sanding or media blasting projects due to its filling qualities. It’s also a good primer […]
No-Weld Body Panel Repair
There are many kinds of auto body repairs that do not require the assistance of a welder. When the panels of your vehicle, like fenders, quarter panels, floors, firewalls or doors, acquire imperfections, it is important to know how to fix them. Below, we take you through the process of […]
Engine Turning Instructions & Tutorial
Engine turning, also known as damascening, is a quintessential example of high quality auto metalworking. Engine turning is a process of inscribing geometric patterns onto metal surfaces as a finish. In this Eastwood how-to, we take a look at how to properly execute this process using a few specific tools. […]
How To Use Body Filler
Body fillers are used for repairing certain small auto body damages like dents, pits or scrapes. They are made of thermal-set plastics, meaning that they harden with heat that is created by a reaction between the filler and the vehicle’s metal surface. While using body filler can be tricky, if […]
How Can I Control Warping While MIG Welding?
Sometimes, if you are welding two pieces of metal together, you might experience a warping of the metal surfaces. Warping can occur either if your material preparation is not performed correctly or if you make certain errors while welding. The three main ways you can warp metal materials when welding are: a lack of tack welds, the materials are not clamped together while welding, and if you have a poor welding technique. Below are various ways you can remedy these issues.
How Spot Welding Works
Spot welding is a practice utilized in many different mechanical industries that helps you weld two pieces of metal together at a specific point. Below, we take a look at how this process works and also how you can use simple MIG and TIG welders to create your own professional-grade […]