July 2014 (12 articles)

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• July 18, 2014: Sectioning Information on the OEM Technical Information Matrix
  

  Let's continue our breakdown of the columns in the OEM Technical Information Matrix. The fifth and sixth columns call out sectioning of two different areas. The fifth column is Structural Sectioning P...

• July 17, 2014: What's A Jaguar Fender Apron Panel?
  

  When it comes to repair information, vehicle makers use a wide variety of terminology for replacement parts. All of the different names can be confusing, especially when repairing a variety of vehicle...

• July 16, 2014: Working With Boron-Alloyed Steel - Removal (Plasma Arc Cutting)
  

  With so much boron-allowed steel, does a plasma arc cutter even belong in a modern collision repair facility? The simple answer is yes but in limited areas, and it should be used at the lowest setting...

• July 10, 2014: GM Has New Front Full-Frame Sectioning (Heavy Duty) Part Kit Available
  

  General Motors released a new full-frame sectioning kit for the front frame rails on 2011 - current 2500/3500 GMC Sierra and 2500/3500 Chevrolet Silverado. A similar kit has been available for the lig...

• July 09, 2014: OEM Technical Information Matrix - Volvo Update
  

  The OEM Technical Information Matrix has been updated to include Volvo information. The corresponding, Collision Repair Information Availability chart has also been updated on the Volvo-specific OEM I...