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.
Determining Labor Rates for Aluminum
The collision repair industry needs to stop the funny times and begin to assess an hour for an hour at a true labor rate.
Compact Pneumatic Hammer Removes Hard-to-Reach Dents in Steel, Aluminum
The new EZHammer is designed to reach inside door shells, quarter panels, bedsides and other tight areas where there is no room to swing a hammer.
Extech CG104 Measures Coating Thickness on Steel, Aluminum Body Panels
Extech Instruments recently launched the CG104 Coating Thickness Tester, designed to increase certainty in high-value appraisals and implement quality-assurance practices at auto body shops.
Is Your Collision Repair Facility Equipped for Aluminum Repair Demand?
With more aluminum vehicles on the road, the opportunity to perform repairs on this metal has increased substantially. What’s pulling into your lot these days? And are you prepared to service aluminum vehicles?
Tesla Approves Pro Spot SP Series MIGs for Aluminum Welding
The Tesla approval joins many others of the SP MIG welders including Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Land Rover, Honda/Acura, Ford F-150, Cadillac CT6, Corvette and more.
Eurovac Inline Wet Mix Dust Collection Interceptor for Aluminum Repair
The Interceptor is designed for the retrofit of existing central vacuums, allowing the central vacuum system to now service your dust extraction needs in aluminum bays and the regular steel side of the operation.
New Chief Aluminum Dust Extractor 63L Has Small Footprint and Matching Price
The new stainless steel Chief Dust Extractor 63L combines an economical purchase price with innovative features designed to increase operational longevity as well as body shop productivity.
Motor Guard Introduces First Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel Designed for Aluminum
Motor Guard’s Magna-Cutter abrasive cut-off wheel has been specially formulated to cut aluminum fast, cool and clean with no loading.
Aluminum Series: The Highs and Lows of Aluminum
Preparing for aluminum repair has resulted in both highs and lows for our industry. But it pays to keep your eye on the big picture.
