CSN Dana’s hosts I-CAR Rivet Bonding training program
By CRM Staff Fredericton, New Brunswick — April 18, 2018 — CSN Dana’s Collision Centre recently held the first I-CAR Rivet Bonding Hands-On Skills Development (RVT01) training session to take place in the Maritimes. “We are thrilled to be the first shop in the Maritimes to offer this specialized I-CAR training program,” says Dana Alexander, […]
LORD to discuss advances in bonding at NACE Automechanika 2017
Cary, North Carolina — July 23, 2017 — LORD Corporation has announced it will share its expertise on structural and non-structural bonding at the upcoming NACE Automechanika 2017. In addition, the company will also share details on the tradeshow’s media stage about its recent partnership with Saint-Gobain. Lord Corporation makes the Fusor line of aftermarket […]
SikaPower line expands with SikaPower-477 R
Madison Heights, Michigan — August 22, 2016 — Sika Automotive has added a new “crash-durable” structural repair adhesive to its SikaPower line. The new product, SikaPower-477 R, is designed for aftermarket body shop repair applications. According to Sika Automotive, the new adhesivers delivers performance similar to that of adhesives applied during OEM assembly. High […]
Chief launches MI200T squeeze-type resistance inverter spot welder
Madison, Indiana — May 5, 2016 — Chief has introduced the MI200T, an all-new squeeze-type resistance inverter spot welder for repairing high-strength steel. “The new MI200T has all the features shops need to efficiently and properly repair vehicles made with high-strength steel and adhesives,” says Mickey Swartz, Director of Global Product Management for Chief […]
Fronius shows off welding capabilities at in-house demo
By Mike Davey Mississauga, Ontario — April 4, 2016 — Repairs that measure up to the standards set by the OEM are vital to maintaining a vehicle’s safety after an accident. Training is important, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. The equipment used also plays a major role. Fronius Canada recently held a […]
GM adds Ashland’s Pliogrip 5770 to recommended list
Dublin, Ohio — March 24, 2016 — Pliogrip 5770 impact resistant adhesive from Ashland has been recommended by General Motors for use by autobody professionals to repair impact-resistant joints in frame rail assemblies, strut tower assemblies and other body structures that have critical strength requirements. According to Ashland, it is one of only three adhesives […]
New materials bring bonding and riveting to the fore
By Jeff Sanford Madison, Indiana — October 12, 2015 — One of the big shifts in the world of advanced automotive materials is the use of bonding and riveting as a method for joining. Traditionally, welding has been the method for joining materials. But with the advent of materials like carbon fibre and increasing use […]
