Practical MIG Welding: Disclaimer
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| 00:00 | Before we continue with this course, it's important to understand that the fabrication processes and the welding within these processes can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle performs if done incorrectly. |
| 00:11 | It's important to have a thorough understanding of what you're doing as well as the requirements around mechanical strength or weldability of certain components. |
| 00:20 | It's also critical that these components are tested and prove that your changes have a positive impact on your vehicle's performance and safety. |
| 00:27 | Throughout this course we focus on welding techniques that can be applied to many aspects of your fabrication processes. |
| 00:34 | Always remember to start small. |
| 00:36 | Focus on the simple tasks first and master these before moving onto the larger ones. |
| 00:41 | For this reason, it's critical to have a full understanding of the strength that your welds will have and be mindful that you are testing these in the right environment. |
| 00:50 | Throughout the process of welding and the modification to your vehicle's chassis, you need to always check with your local road authority and any racetrack's governing body to ensure that your modifications fit within the technical regulation guidelines. |
| 01:04 | No one wants to waste time and money making modifications that aren't legal and need to be reverted to stock. |
| 01:10 | It's normal to consult with an engineer if you're planning on keeping your vehicle road legal and this will give you the guidelines that you need to ensure that there are no hassles with registration once your modifications are completed. |
| 01:22 | As you can imagine, the rules and regulations differ dramatically depending on where in the world you are so it's your responsibility to make sure that you fully understand what you can and can't do from a legal perspective. |
| 01:35 | If you're building a project for racing use then it's normal to approach your national motorsport governing body for a copy of their rules and regulations around class designation. |
| 01:44 | Attached to this will be a list of safety measures that may need to be incorporated into your fabrication processes. |
| 01:50 | For example, it's common for the motorsport governing body to want to assess your welds on any rollover protection so it's a good idea to check with them before completely welding up your new cage. |
| 02:01 | It should go without saying, but making structural changes will require you to modify areas that are critical to the safety of your vehicle. |
| 02:09 | While it's always our aim to improve safety throughout these modifications, failure to do it properly can result in injury or death. |
| 02:17 | It's all well and good to understand the theory behind MIG welding, but if you're not confident in your ability to successfully complete your project, then you may be best to leave this to a welding specialist. |
| 02:27 | If this is the case, then the information in this course will still provide you with essential knowledge and even allow you to tack weld and position components on your project, making the professional welder's job a lot easier and minimising the amount of time and money that you need to spend on their services. |
| 02:44 | If you don't feel this course is right for you however, let us know and we'll be happy to give you a full refund of the purchase price. |
