1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode, Sam Street visits&amp;nbsp;I-CAR&amp;nbsp;Australia's training institute in Melbourne and learns about welding and why it is essential that panelbeaters update their welding skills. &amp;nbsp; We begin our discussion by getting an overview of the need for structural welding skills and the importance of formal training to match new body construction formats. Editor Sam and Trisha Evan from Drive get hands-on experience at welding. We review some common difficulties in vision and measurements, and insights into the improved quality and efficiencies gained from learning and using new methods and equipment. We also get an overview on&amp;nbsp;I-CAR’s Introduction to Welding Basics program, an insight into the importance of practicing welds, the common issues seen in welding, and the need for certification to ensure the safety of the weld. the business. and the customer. &amp;nbsp; We wrap up with a comparison of the sound made by a good weld and a bad weld. &amp;nbsp; Links &amp;amp; Resources: I-CAR Australia i-car.com.au I-CAR Australia Welding Courses i-car.com.au/?s=welding+course Connect with Jason Trewin www.linkedin.com/in/jason-trewin-8b8b9959 Gary Wood www.linkedin.com/in/gary-wood-36b7a3103 ------------------------------ The PKN Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Paint and Panel, owned and published by Yaffa Media. &amp;nbsp; Hosts: Sam Street &amp;amp; Grant McHerron Editor: Chris Visscher Producer: Steve Visscher Paint and Panel - © 2025 Paint and Panel: The Edge http://paintandpanel.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/36647310/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/36647310