TECH TIPS: 2006 Ford F-150, Lincoln Mark LT Cab Side Sectioning
To section or not to section, and where to section – these are the questions we all deal with each day when developing a repair plan for today’s Vehicles. Manufacturers will often publish or update procedures that involve sectioning, welding locations, corrosion protection or recommended equipment for properly repairing and evaluating these vehicles. Throughout our
SUPER TECHNOLOGY ISSUE: Hybrids – It’s All About Training
The expense and time commitment necessary to get trained on hybrids is significant, but without it, you have no business repairing these vehicles.
SUPER TECHNOLOGY ISSUE: Pedal to the Metal
Carmakers are introducing exotic metals to vehicle
structures at an alarming rate for the sake of fuel efficiency and passenger safety. Understanding their properties is key to quality repairs.
TECH FEATURE: Illuminating Aluminum
Aluminum is a different animal than steel. As it becomes more prevalent in vehicle construction, repairers will need the training and tools to
perform quality and safe repairs.
TECH TIPS: Engine Undercover Removal Caution for Mazda3, Mazda5
With all the refinements and advanced technology built into today’s vehicles, it’s amazing how technicians, estimators, production managers and parts managers can keep up with the changes and correctly restore vehicles to a safe and accurate condition. If one continues to repair vehicles with outdated practices, parts and procedures, the completed outcome may ultimately affect
TECH FEATURE: Brazing is Back
With its small heat affect zone (HAZ), MIG brazing has become the procedure of choice when recommended for high-strength steels.
TECH FEATURE: Power with Plasma
The plasma cutter may be mysterious to many, but its functions are undeniable, especially when it comes to cutting heat-treated alloys like boron steel.
Stuck On You
Repairers are bonding more with adhesives because, used properly with welding, they can lead to better repairs than welding or adhesives alone.
TECH TIPS: Sectioning the 2008 Kia Rondo Front Lower Frame Rail
Keeping up with current vehicle repair methods and procedures can be a daunting task. As you prepare to evaluate and repair structurally damaged vehicles, there are many decisions that your entire team must face every day, such as: • Should I repair the damaged area or replace it? • Does the manufacturer have recommended and
Laser in on Measuring
Would you construct a new home on a foundation built on a fault line? What about a foundation made from recycled milk cartons or popsicle sticks? If you answered “no” to these questions (and hopefully you did), then ask yourself why a technician would repair a damaged vehicle without first knowing that the frame was structurally sound and in proper alignment?
Freeze Frame
Over the last 50 years or so, frame machines have evolved from basic garage-built machines to high-tech modern marvels.
