Weld to the Wise: Toyota issues repair bulletin on approved welding techniques, cold straightening
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota announced that they are icing the use of heat to straighten body and frame components on OEM repairs, as well as reinforcing pre-existing welding techniques, in a Collision Repair Information Bulletin (CRIB) issued last Wednesday. The automaker says that due to the high-strength sheet steel used for structural body and frame […]
Top Torch: Pro Spot SP-5.3 MIG welder achieves Volkswagen approval
Toronto, Ontario — Pro Spot International is excited to announce that the company’s SP-5.3 MIG welder has been officially approved for use on all Volkswagen repairs going forward. Pro Spot’s multi-process double pulse MIG welder was introduced three years ago and has since been approved for use on aluminum, steel and MIG brazing (CUSI) repairs. […]
I-CAR and CARSTAR team up to offer free welding training for Skills Ontario participants
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — July 2, 2015 Improper welds can easily compromise a vehicle’s structural integrity. This makes the need for welding training critical, especially when combined with the constant drive towards lightweighting and new material combinations in the auto industry. I-CAR offers training in these areas, but it can be expensive for […]
