I-CAR WELDNG QUALIFICATION TEST BASICS: Producing Quality Welds

Part 2 of a three-part series

Jan. 1, 2020

IPart 2 of a three-part seriesWelding Qualification Q&AThis month we continue our examination of the requirements of I-CAR’s Welding Qualification Test (WQT) that began in the January issue with the step-by-step procedures to perform a plug weld on lap joint. In this month’s Training Program, we detail the fillet weld on lap joint.

The assembled coupons are shown in both the overhead (1) and vertical (1a.) positions.

When welding overhead, it’s important to have a comfortable position and a good view of the weld area.

To destructively test the completed weld during your practice sessions, work the two coupons back and forth in your hands.

To pass, your weld should have a tearout on the coupon of at least 1 in. Note the marks at 11

About the Author

Russell Thrall III

Former ABRN Editor-in-Chief Russell Thrall, a second-generation collision repairer, has experienced the shop from the bottom up, starting as a clean up person and working his way to assistant manager by age 17. Thrall joined the staff of Chilton's Automotive Body Repair News in 1991 as technical editor and as senior editor in 1992. From 1993 through 2000, Thrall served as editor of Collision Repair Industry INSIGHT. Thrall returned to the staff of ABRN in June 2000 as editor-in-chief of the industry's largest monthly trade magazine. Thrall was a frequent speaker at industry events including the Collision Industry Conference (CIC), NACE, and numerous other local and regional events. He served as co-chairman of the Collision Industry Conference Electronic Commerce committee and is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Auto Body Council.