Car-O-Liner Expands Equipment Line for Ford F-150 Collision Program
Frame alignment solutions and two additional welders have been added alongside the already-approved CMI3000II MIG/MAG Pulse Welder.
Repairing New Metals
We take a glimpse at part of a procedure from GM for replacing the aluminum front wheelhouse on a 2013 Cadillac ATS.
VeriFacts Automotive Adds Three New Repair Capability Categories to Verified Quality Program
New categories aim to better match shops with specific types of repairs needed after a crash, including aluminum/composite, cosmetic and structural repair.
Digital Edition of BodyShop Business February Issue Now Available
Issue explores family businesses, load leveling best practices for multi-shop operators, MIG brazing for new steels and more.
Ford Certifies Latest Pro Spot Welder
Automaker announces North American and global certification of Pro Spot SP-5 MIG welder for aluminum and silicon bronze applications.
I-CAR and BMW to Offer i3 Information at SEMA Show
Free presentation to provide information on carbon fiber and aluminum materials used in the BMW i3.
Training: The Days of Getting By Without It Are Over
The days of getting by without ongoing training are over. So what will you do? Recruit people who are already trained, or take on the training yourself?
Using Cold Straightening on High-Strength Steels
Using a torch to heat and straighten frame rails can compromise the structural integrity of today’s advanced metals. Cold straightening with an induction heater is the better choice.
SCRS to Host Open Board Meeting in Boston
Two-hour meeting will feature a talk on current and future SCRS work initiatives, a technical presentation on aluminum repair methods, and an update on AASP-MA activities.
Do You Duplicate OE…Or Not?
Duplicating what the OE factory did during assembly isn’t as simple
as it seems…because not all procedures duplicate the factory build process.
