Isolation Station
Garmat USA’s AlumaSAFE 50 provides the isolation for welding or other aluminum repair processes.
Impact Resistant Structural Adhesive
Impact Resistant Structural Adhesive (IRSA) is designed for true structural bonding applications when specified by OEMs and recommended for weld-bonded and rivet-bonding joints.
Laser Measuring System
The aluminum-ready, state-of-the-art laser measuring system, Eclipse by AMS, now comes with a $500 gift certificate for Grade A Tools when purchased before March 31, 2015.
Portable Aluminum Repair Wet Mix Dust Collection System
Eurovac states that its portable aluminum repair wet mix dust collection system is the safest method for collection of aluminum (explosive) dusts and will get your facility certified for aluminum repair.
Weld Three Different Metals
Pro Spot’s SP-5 Smart Pulse MIG has three MIG torches that are set up for three different base metals: aluminum, silicon bronze and steel.
Upgrade Existing Frame Racks for Aluminum, High-Strength Steel
Chief Automotive Technologies’ new Universal Structural Holding (USH) Clamp System lets shops upgrade existing frame racks from a variety of manufacturers to properly repair vehicles made with aluminum and high-strength steel.
WMABA to Host Aluminum Repair Discussion
Panel of collision repairers will discuss the lessons they’ve learned about aluminum repair, investments to be made and how to navigate the process to become a certified facility.
Buying Tips: Welders
Tips on what to look for when shopping for a new welder.
Forgotten Labor Part II
Special clamps, foam, frame repair, used parts – there are lots of labor operations we perform that we have every right to charge for.
I-CAR Posts 2015 Ford F-150 Collision Instruction Sheets to Repairability Technical Support Portal
Fifty-one repair instruction sheets provide important detailed instructions on part removal and installation procedures.
Rivet Bonding Comes Full Blast
By now, most of you have heard the news that Ford has mainstreamed rivet bonding with the introduction of the 2015 F-150. This has forced many shops to look into some new equipment, such as self piercing rivet guns (or SPR guns). The cost of this gun has many shop owners shaking their heads and
Have You Had Your Fiber?
Many more vehicle manufacturers are planning future composite products. With these changes, considerations on training for these repairs might be in order.
