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Current Events/News: I-CAR Press Releases
I-CAR INTRODUCES BEST PRACTICES COURSE FOR HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL REPAIRS Hoffman Estates, IL - February 3, 2012 – The need for lighter, more fuel efficient vehicles, and a heightened awareness of the environment are just some of the key factors that have the majority of vehicle makers using high-strength steel (HSS) and ultra high-strength steel (UHSS), and combinations of each in certain vehicle components. With that said, I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, recognized the need for a training program that highlights some of the best practices for repairing collision-damaged vehicles that have been built with a significant amount of HSS and UHSS. I-CAR, the leader in collision repair training, will introduce its newest course, Best Practices for High-Strength Steel Repairs (SPS09) on February 27, 2012. This course was developed as a result of industry discussion at the “I-CAR Repairability Summit” held in May 2011. At the Summit, experts from several collision industry segments analyzed best practices for repair procedures including anchoring, straightening, and replacement methods. Other topics discussed included squeeze-type resistance spot welding (STRSW), GMA (MIG) welding, MIG brazing, and riveting. Jason Bartanen, I-CAR Technical Director said, “Improperly repairing vehicles made from HSS and UHSS can greatly compromise the safety of a collision-repaired vehicle. This training class will provide students with an overview of procedures and techniques that will promote proper collision repair and ”best practices” that help ensure vehicle safety throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle.” Best Practices for High-Strength Steel Repairs (SPS09) will discuss topics including vehicle construction, how to identify characteristics of certain steels, where they are commonly located, to what extent they can be repaired, and more. Course details can be found on the I-CAR website, (Course Catalog page). Registration is open and classes are continually being added. Visit the I-CAR website (homepage) to search for training in your area. To learn more about Best Practices for High-Strength Steel Repairs (SPS09) and for a glimpse into what the course will offer you, register for the Best Practices for High-Strength Steel Repairs webcast that I-CAR, in conjunction with ABRN, will present FREE on February 28, 2012. Registration is now open. Click here.
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