3M Now Offers Heavy-Duty Truck SOPs for METTON Material Repairs
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division announced that it now offers SOPs for repairing METTON LMR (liquid molding resin), a tough plastic material used to produce large or thick molded parts on heavy-duty trucks.
Aluminum Use in Vehicles Growing at ‘Unprecedented’ Rate
The aluminum content in North American light vehicles has risen steadily from 84 net pounds per vehicle in 1975 to 397 pounds in 2015, and it’s only going to get higher.
Certification: Not Just a Fad
The technological advancements of today’s vehicles require OE certification, so it’s not going away any time soon. In fact, it may replace the DRP model one day.
Symach ‘Future Center’ Has Been Busy Since Opening in March
Symach, a Bologna, Italy-based manufacturer of spraybooths and other paint equipment, said its “Future Center” has been buzzing with activity since opening in March.
Equipment and Tool Institute’s Automotive Components White Paper Now Available
The white paper, conducted by The Martec Group, examines the increasing complexity of vehicles and how that continues to impact the automotive aftermarket.
Reader’s Choice: Is Aluminum Here to Stay?
Yes, aluminum is here to stay. You just need to figure out what you want to do and evaluate what you can afford not to be able to do in your shop.
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.
Symach to Debut ‘Future Center’ During autopromotec Show
During the show, scheduled for May 24-28 in Bologna, attendees will have the opportunity to visit the 16,000-square-foot facility, which features Symach’s state-of-the-art technical solutions, a photo gallery, a high-tech classroom and a cafeteria.
Service King Announces New Richardson, Texas, Home Office
Service King expects to take occupancy of the new 64,916-square-foot office by summer 2017.
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.
