Technical: Getting in Too Deep
A good customer brings in their aluminum-intensive vehicle with structural damage. Do you take the job because of your pride? This is where a shop can get into trouble.
Technical: Weld Bonding – The Best of Two Worlds
Shops that don’t use squeeze-type resistance spot welding in combination with adhesives are missing the big picture and possibly exposing themselves to a negative situation.
MIG Brazing – Learn it Now
More and more automakers are recommending MIG brazing, as it reduces heat and the chance of weakening steels’ structural integrity.
Technical: STRSW – Preventing Corrosion
Automakers are requiring squeeze-type resistance spot welding during repairs because it limits heat, provides better corrosion protection and adds longevity to repairs.
ABRA’s SpringBoard Apprentice Program Bringing Techs into the Auto Body Industry
ABRA Auto Body & Glass’ SpringBoard apprentice program at its Career Development Academy takes a new approach to the apprentice program format.
Technical: Change Keeps Coming
With car manufacturers scrambling to meet the CAFE regulations, change will not slow down anytime soon. So we need to stay current on repair recommendations.
Where Have All the Auto Body Technicians Gone Part 2
The traditional ways of getting technicians are not keeping up with the demand of today’s shops. What do we as an industry need to do to draw young people into this trade? Part 2 of a 2-part series.
Cover Story: Priming Pinchwelds
There’s a lot more to installing glass than you think, such as properly prepping the steel and aluminum. With all shops offering a lifetime warranty on repairs, it’s important to follow the proper procedures.
Hiring: Need Auto Body Technicians to Fill Jobs?
There’s a battle raging in our industry to hire and keep technicians. What is the solution so that every shop has the people they need to operate efficiently and profitably? Part 1 of a 2-part series.
Technical: Carbon Fiber – More Challenges on the Horizon
Automakers are continually turning to lighter materials to hit government fuel efficiency standards. That’s why we may see more carbon fiber in the future.
Aluminum Series: The Highs and Lows of Aluminum
Preparing for aluminum repair has resulted in both highs and lows for our industry. But it pays to keep your eye on the big picture.
Technical: Recalibration – A Mandatory Procedure
No light on the dash no longer means a car’s systems are back to normal after a crash repair, which is why recalibration is a must.
