Selecting a MIG Welder
Before purchasing a MIG welder – or any welder – you must first determine which machine has the right capabilities for your shop. The Q & A that follows will help you determine whether a Gas Metal Arc welder (or MIG welder) is the right machine for you, and it will also aid in your selecting the proper MIG equipment.
New Welding Technology: Good or Bad?
Welding technology in the collision industry has advanced tremendously. But is the industry allowing techs to avoid the “why” in welding?
SEMA Announces Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Winners
The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund issued a total of $297,250 in scholarships and loan forgiveness awards to help 119 individuals who currently work for, or are planning to pursue careers in, the automotive aftermarket industry.
SEMA Awards Nearly $300,000 in Scholarships
The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund issued a total of $296,000 in scholarships and loan forgiveness awards to help 119 individuals who currently work or are planning to pursue careers in the automotive aftermarket industry.
2020 SEMA Memorial Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Award Winners Announced
The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded $307,000 to 106 individuals this year.
PPG-painted Cars and Trucks Claim 11 Awards at SEMA Show
PPG announced that an array of cars and trucks wearing PPG colors took top honors at the recent 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Ford Trains Workers at Kansas City Assembly Plant to Support Upcoming F-150 Production
Production training program was designed to support F-150’s manufacturing process, which incorporates advanced materials and forming and joining technologies, including a riveting operation system versus conventional welding.
Waterborne: A Healthier, Greener Environment
The body shop at Mercedes-Benz Manhattan looks at using waterborne paint as doing their part to help the environment – and improve their employees’ health.
New Study Finds Weighty Hybrids Offer More Crash Protection Than Non-Hybrid Counterparts
Passengers in hybrid-powered cars are about 25 percent less likely to be injured in a crash than those in their conventional-powered counterparts, according to research released today. According to new research by the Highway Loss Data Institute, the additional weight of the hybrid engine adds an extra layer of safety over similar, non-hybrid cars. Cars
SHOP PROFILE: Shedding DRPs for Survival
Too many concessions and too few vehicles made profiting from insurer relationships too difficult for this family business. So they concentrated on what they do best: quality repairs, excellent customer service and savvy marketing.
