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Welding technology in the collision industry has advanced tremendously. But is the industry allowing techs to avoid the “why” in welding?
In the highly competitive automotive industry, change is inevitable. Manufacturers are challenged to meet new government standards in fuel economy as well as improve safety in their vehicle designs. Engineers consider many factors when developing materials to be used in the manufacture of their vehicles, including safety, fuel efficiency, manufacturability, durability, quality and environmental friendliness.
If you can’t get parts, then it makes sense to repair them. So maybe it’s time to dust off the old plastic welder and two-part bumper repair adhesives.
By now, we all should know that vehicles today are made from an amalgam of different materials that require identification and research.
Don’t just grab and go; are you looking up the OEM procedures before welding?
Plug welding and spot welding are not the same, but many use these two terms as if they’re interchangeable.
Scan tools and calibration equipment have come a long way as far as ease of operation and ability to access the vehicle.
As more and more HEVs and EVs roll into your shop, there are considerations to take when welding.
With ADAS features, required calibrations for auto glass and the variety of repairs currently being done in shops, glass seems an obvious fit to today’s business model.
Whether you’re replacing a radiator or repairing collision damage, deviating from OEM requirements will make a shop a target for blame should something go wrong.
