Events & Meetings

Events & Meetings

Dates: November 2-5, 2010
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
Booth: 10819

Join I-CAR for the first time at the SEMA Show this November! Exciting events will take place each day on the show floor and the latest I-CAR training courses will be available.

I-CAR Training
Take advantage of I-CAR training while at the SEMA Show and be sure to be there for the premiere of Vehicle Technology and Trends 2011 (NEW11).

Tuesday, November 2 / 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Vehicle Technology and Trends 2011 (NEW11) Premiere!
Advanced Material Damage Analysis (DAM08)
Collision Repair for Toyota, Lexus, and Scion Vehicles (TOY01)

Tuesday, November 2 / 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Collision Repair for Honda and Acura Vehicles (HON01)
Recycled Parts for Collision Repair (RCY01)
Inspecting Repairs for Quality Control (QUA01)

Wednesday, November 3 / 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Recycled Parts for Collision Repair (RCY01)
Advanced Material Damage Analysis (DAM08)
Collision Repair for Honda and Acura Vehicles (HON01)

Wednesday, November 3 / 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Vehicle Technology and Trends 2011 (NEW11) Encore!
Inspecting Repairs for Quality Control (QUA01)
Collision Repair for Toyota, Lexus, and Scion Vehicles (TOY01)

I-CAR TECHPRO WORLD TOUR
Experience the sights and sounds of the I-CAR TechPro World Tour as it rocks the SEMA Show floor for its debut in 2010! Attendees will see live demonstrations, including aluminum GMA (MIG) welding, MIG brazing, squeeze-type resistance spot welding, and riveting and rivet bonding. Demonstrations will be combined with fun and engaging informational sessions and audience participation. Sessions will be offered three times each day of the show.

Tuesday, November 2
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Aluminum MIG Welding - What Vehicle Manufacturers Require and Why
As aluminum technology becomes more common in vehicle structures, collision repair technicians will need to understand changing repair procedures in order to achieve a safe repair. Keeping up with these changes can be a challenge. This session will offer information on the latest trends in aluminum welding technology, vehicles that require aluminum welding, and application procedures.

Tuesday, November 2
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Spot Welding and Weld Bonding – Recognizing Machines and Processes
As new vehicles hit the market, spot welding and weld bonding play a significant role in their construction and repair. Being able to keep up with these innovations and understand their specific repair procedures plays an important role in vehicle safety and customer satisfaction. This session will provide you with information on the requirements for welding some of today's new steels, their specific repair and inspection procedures, and the importance of having the right shop wiring.

Tuesday, November 2
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Riveting and Rivet Bonding – Understanding Applications, Tools, and Methods
In today’s business world, everyone is looking for ways to achieve consistency, productivity, and lower costs. Understanding an emerging repair technology such as rivets and rivet bonding processes is a powerful way to achieve each of these goals. Get a first hand look at several types of rivets, how and where they are used, and the latest innovations in equipment.  Also in this session, you will learn installation and inspection techniques, as well as vehicle maker recommendations.

Wednesday, November 3
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
MIG Brazing - Why and How it’s Being Used in Today’s Vehicles
Being able to identify emerging technologies and their implications during the repair process can have a tremendous impact on the integrity of a vehicle. Using MIG brazing properly can limit heat effect, keeping the integrity of advanced high-strength steels intact, resulting in a more efficient repair. This session will describe the latest MIG brazing techniques and equipment requirements, as well as live welding demonstrations on how to MIG braze and inspect MIG braze welds.

Wednesday, November 3
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Aluminum MIG Welding - What Vehicle Manufacturers Require and Why
As aluminum technology becomes more common in vehicle structures, collision repair technicians will need to understand changing repair procedures in order to achieve a safe repair. Keeping up with these changes can be a challenge. This session will offer information on the latest trends in aluminum welding technology, vehicles that require aluminum welding, and application procedures.

Wednesday, November 3
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Spot Welding and Weld Bonding – Recognizing Machines and Processes
As new vehicles hit the market, spot welding and weld bonding play a significant role in their construction and repair. Being able to keep up with these innovations and understand their specific repair procedures plays an important role in vehicle safety and customer satisfaction. This session will provide you with information on the requirements for welding some of today's new steels, their specific repair and inspection procedures, and the importance of having the right shop wiring.

Thursday, November 4
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Riveting and Rivet Bonding – Understanding Applications, Tools, and Methods
In today’s business world, everyone is looking for ways to achieve consistency, productivity, and lower costs. Understanding an emerging repair technology such as rivets and rivet bonding processes is a powerful way to achieve each of these goals. Get a first hand look at several types of rivets, how and where they are used, and the latest innovations in equipment.  Also in this session, you will learn installation and inspection techniques, as well as vehicle maker recommendations.

Thursday, November 4
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
MIG Brazing - Why and How it’s Being Used in Today’s Vehicles
Being able to identify emerging technologies and their implications during the repair process can have a tremendous impact on the integrity of a vehicle. Using MIG brazing properly can limit heat effect, keeping the integrity of advanced high-strength steels intact, resulting in a more efficient repair. This session will describe the latest MIG brazing techniques and equipment requirements, as well as live welding demonstrations on how to MIG braze and inspect MIG braze welds.

Thursday, November 4
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Aluminum MIG Welding - What Vehicle Manufacturers Require and Why
As aluminum technology becomes more common in vehicle structures, collision repair technicians will need to understand changing repair procedures in order to achieve a safe repair. Keeping up with these changes can be a challenge. This session will offer information on the latest trends in aluminum welding technology, vehicles that require aluminum welding, and application procedures.

Friday, November 5
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Spot Welding and Weld Bonding – Recognizing Machines and Processes
As new vehicles hit the market, spot welding and weld bonding play a significant role in their construction and repair. Being able to keep up with these innovations and understand their specific repair procedures plays an important role in vehicle safety and customer satisfaction. This session will provide you with information on the requirements for welding some of today's new steels, their specific repair and inspection procedures, and the importance of having the right shop wiring.

Friday, November 5
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Riveting and Rivet Bonding – Understanding Applications, Tools, and Methods
In today’s business world, everyone is looking for ways to achieve consistency, productivity, and lower costs. Understanding an emerging repair technology such as rivets and rivet bonding processes is a powerful way to achieve each of these goals. Get a first hand look at several types of rivets, how and where they are used, and the latest innovations in equipment.  Also in this session, you will learn installation and inspection techniques, as well as vehicle maker recommendations.

Friday, November 5
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
MIG Brazing - Why and How it’s Being Used in Today’s Vehicles
Being able to identify emerging technologies and their implications during the repair process can have a tremendous impact on the integrity of a vehicle. Using MIG brazing properly can limit heat effect, keeping the integrity of advanced high-strength steels intact, resulting in a more efficient repair. This session will describe the latest MIG brazing techniques and equipment requirements, as well as live welding demonstrations on how to MIG braze and inspect MIG braze welds.