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Running a Shop | FenderBender and ABRN
Jun 3, 2024 · Deployed on a daily basis, this newsletter provides the best coverage of the industry’s hottest news, issues, and trends, as well as a daily dose of strategies for business improvement. FenderBender Monthly. Deployed at the beginning of each month, readers can read and view all the articles in the current print issue online or in the digital ...
Investors group buys ATD for $1.3 billion - FenderBender and ABRN
Apr 23, 2010 · American Tire Distributors (ATD) has been sold to an array of investment firms headed by TPG Capital for $1.3 billion. “This is an exciting time in the evolution of our company” says William Berry, ATD’s president and CEO. “We welcome our new partners at TPG, who share the same vision we do for the continued growth of the (company’s ...
FinishMaster's Exclusive Brand: SMART - FenderBender and ABRN
Jul 1, 2022 · SMART goes through a meticulous product selection and testing process to ensure the end user is getting top quality products. The product selection process begins with identifying a need in the industry and partnering with the best manufacturers to create a high-quality offering. “We try to identify gaps in our current brand to provide a full realm of …
How to read automotive wiring diagrams - FenderBender and ABRN
Jan 27, 2017 · To learn a logical process for reading complex wiring diagrams, we’ll start out with a simple fog light circuit. Figure 1 is a simple wiring diagram showing a fog lighting circuit. The circuit consists of a battery, 20A fuse (used to protect the circuit), a switch (located on a dash panel), and two fog lights.
MIG brazing basics | FenderBender and ABRN
Aug 23, 2017 · MIG brazing is a non-fusion process. Conventional steel Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) is a fusion process that fuses the electrode wire with the base metal. GMAW uses more heat to fuse the materials together. MIG brazing can be done at a much lower temperature, causing a smaller heat-affected zone (HAZ).
Active Wheel Speed Sensors | FenderBender and ABRN
Dec 31, 2019 · A magnetic pickup is a passive sensor: it generates a voltage only when the wheel is moving above a certain speed, typically about 5 mph. A Hall-effect sensor is an active sensor. It detects the presence of a magnetic field and generates a digital yes/no signal. The Hall effect, discovered by Edwin Hall in 1879, is generated by the interaction ...
Paint films open new possibilities for body shops
Aug 17, 2023 · Paint and coatings suppliers rev up innovation to keep pace with the ever-evolving demands of the global automotive refinish industry. In fact, PPG has recently announced the formation of a joint venture, PPG Advanced Surface Technologies, in partnership with entrotech, Inc., to deliver cutting-edge paint and clear film solutions for automotive and industrial customers.
Weld bonding: Understanding the technicalities and the techniques
Jul 10, 2015 · Along with STRSW, the weld bonding process uses a structural metal adhesive in the middle of a joint or assembly. The STRSW can weld right through the adhesive to provide a complete, bonded interface for replacing structural or non-structural autobody panels. The adhesive significantly increases the strength of the joint.
Calibrating ADAS Radar | FenderBender and ABRN
Feb 29, 2024 · Begin setup with a level garage floor. When it comes to setting up your calibration equipment and the vehicle, it is important to know how to geometrically set up your equipment on your level garage floor. You always have to find the centerline of the vehicle (Fig. 5). Fig. 6.