November 2019 (19 articles)

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• November 15, 2019: Ford Collision Report: OE Glass Video
  

  Ford released a video about their fixed glass replacement. The video touches on key areas of glass removal and replacement. This is only an overview, and the vehicle-specific Workshop manual should al...

• November 14, 2019: Common Mistakes: Emissivity
  

  What is emissivity and why is it important during the repair process? Emissivity is the measure of an objects ability to emit infrared energy. This is important when it comes to monitoring panel tempe...

• November 13, 2019: Steel Spot And Plug Weld Nugget Size: Ford/Lincoln - UPDATE
  

  Did you know that some OEMs specify nugget size for spot and plug welds? This information is typically found within vehicle-specific repair procedures or can be found under general welding guidelines....

• November 12, 2019: Repairer Driven News: A Pipeline Of Talent Camouflaged In Our Military Veterans
  

  Repairer Driven News (RDN) has released two articles highlighting an underutilized resource. That resource could be a pipeline for an industry that is struggling to acquire and retain talent. ...

• November 11, 2019: Back-To-Basics: Weld Inspection During The Repair Process
  

  Sometimes going back-to-basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. When it comes to inspecting repairs for quality, there are many things to look for in order to avoi...