Universal Technical Institute Launches New Welding Technology Program
The 36-week program, designed by the institute and Lincoln Electric, trains students for American Welding Society certification.
House Approves Bill to Overhaul Federal Career and Technical Education Policies
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed bipartisan legislation that overhauls federal policies for supporting state and local career and technical education programs.
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.
I-CAR’s Repairability Technical Support Portal Fields 10,000th Inquiry
The Repairability Technical Support Portal puts the most up-to-date collision repair technical information at the fingertips of front-line technicians, shop owners, estimators, insurance specialists and field educators in one easy-to-navigate hub.
Technical: Weld Bonding – The Best of Two Worlds
Shops that don’t use squeeze-type resistance spot welding in combination with adhesives are missing the big picture and possibly exposing themselves to a negative situation.
I-CAR Expands Training, Partnerships to Serve Collision Repair Industry Amid ‘Technical Tsunami’
In 2016, I-CAR achieved double-digit growth in shops and technicians trained, rolled out new products and services, and forged new industry partnerships, all in an effort to better serve the collision repair inter-industry.
Technical Guides Cover Fundamental Principles of Pneumatic Tools
Each guide has been compiled by a Chicago Pneumatic expert and offers practical advice for selecting, using and maintaining a particular type of pneumatic tool.
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.
Polyvance Announces Support of Technical Schools and SkillsUSA with Donation
Polyvance is providing a $300 factory rebate on the purchase of a new nitrogen plastic welder when the shop’s old welder is donated to a technical school.
Technical: Change Keeps Coming
With car manufacturers scrambling to meet the CAFE regulations, change will not slow down anytime soon. So we need to stay current on repair recommendations.
