- Welding symbol introduction and safety standards
- Overview of resistance spot welding (RSW)
- Spot welding machine components and setup
- Factors affecting weld quality
- Electrode types and configurations
- Squeeze time, welding time, and cooling time
- Manual, standard, and multi-sheet welding modes
- Weldable materials and steel welding criteria
- Use of RSW with and without adhesive
- Inverter technology and RSW gun operation
- Performing peel testing and evaluating weld quality
- Weld pitch and spacing
- Identifying good vs. poor welds
- Final evaluation and certification process
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants will apply for certification recognized by Certified Collision Care. This certification validates their ability to perform OEM-compliant resistance spot welding in the collision repair industry.
