Additional Information and Guidelines

Additional Information and Guidelines

- Chrysler highly recommends all repairers obtain weld training and demonstrate weld proficiency through testing programs such as I-CAR or the American Welding Society (AWS).

- As vehicle designs incorporate increasing amounts of advanced high strength steel (AHSS), at thinner thicknesses to reduce vehicle weight, engineers are in effect designing to the limits of the base materials and electrodes. The repair person job increases in importance when performing panel replacements. Especially when the repair weld differs from the production weld (resistance weld versus fusion weld). For this reason it is imperative that the technician not only be highly trained, and be able to demonstrate his abilities to follow both the original equipment manufacturers and weld equipment manufacturer's recommendations. In addition, he should be provided with quality welding equipment and welding consumables. Ensure that all electrodes purchased meet AWS specifications and that there is a certification program in place to guarantee their quality. Cheap, inferior electrodes will compromise the integrity of the repair.

- Welding information may be obtained from:
- AWS
- Lincoln Equipment
- Miller Equipment
- ESAB
- Local welding and trade schools
- Public and university libraries
- Many other sources