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Comment by Larry Montanez on November 9, 2011 at 6:11pm

@Jason Lee Gulick, Liht weight steel is an incorrect term.  There is no such thing as a light weight steel.  Steel is heavy, but the higher strength steels are stronger and lighter than the lower strength steels so essentially the vehicle weight drops but retains a higher degree of strength. Boron is also an incomplete term.  Boron is an alloy that is introduced into a Martensite steel (Quenched) that produces a yield strength of equal to or greater then 1000 MPa (145,037.8 psi).  Generally this type of alloyed steel is used by OEM's in areas where the ultimate strength is required, such as in A, B, C-Pillars Reinforcements, Rocker Panel Reinforcements, Floor Crossmembers, seat assembly crossmemebers and in areas of stress to limit torsional movement.  Boron alloyed steel CANNOT be heated, straightened or galvanized.  Extreme care must be taken when repairing areas where Boron alloyed or Martinsite steels are located as collateral damage to adjacent components could occur.  Generally steel with a 600MPa yield strength will require replacement.  So techs will not have an issue straightening but will have to learn that additional anchoring and straightening procedures will be required.  OEM's like Mercedes Benz call Boron alloyed steel Usi-Bor while Volvo calls it Boron steel (Boron is trademarked by a steel company), Audi calls it Ultimate steel.  Structural repair technicians must learn that they need to check with the OEM (or ALLDATA) to obtain the yield strength of the material they are working on as European OEM's use different classifications for HSS and UHSS then Asian and USA OEM's.  If you need more info please feel free to contact me at larrygoju@aol.com or call me at 917-860-3588.  We do offer low cost and free classes to trade schools and non-for-profits (usually we just ask for travel/lodging costs). 

Comment by Jeffrey Koykar on November 9, 2011 at 5:29pm

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Comment by Mark Lapes on June 24, 2010 at 7:31am

really good vid.

Comment by Jason Lee Gulick on April 13, 2010 at 9:26am

We are having a class discussion on what the types of steel is doing for this industry. We are currently attending Butler CC. Many car manufactures are switching to a more light weight, high strength steel, like Boron. Boron is stronger steel but is very hard to repair. Most of the time it is replaced or the car is totalled. With this new type of steel is it harder to straighten frames? Is there new technology coming out to make straightening of the higher strength steels easier for the body man?

Comment by jeri boyd on February 4, 2010 at 7:11am

I am a recruiter for Travelers insurance if you know anyone that is looking to be an auto adjuster please feel free to have them contact me jaboyd@travelers.com

Comment by Jeff Peevy on October 16, 2009 at 9:05am

Just a quick update on the November 10th 12:00pm Central Time Microsoft Live Meeting- Hear from an Industry Veteran as they tell their story of professional growth and advancement within the Collision Industry. We have 26 schools registered! At this time we don't know how many young people that will ultimately represent, but I believe it to be significant! If your school has not registered or if you as an individual would like to register please use the link below.
https://www.livemeeting.com/lrs/70612097379/Registration.aspx?pageName=z27dz40x7j34kw70
In November you will hear my humble story and in December we are planning to have Paul Blaski- from Tech Cor tell his story.
Thanks to all for the encouragement and support!

Comment by Rachel Fonseca on October 10, 2009 at 3:39am

Thanks everyone! Glad you liked the article and the car. But I can't take all the credit for it, had great people working on it with me and amazing instructors. Took two (school) years to complete.

Comment by Kristen R. Felder on October 9, 2009 at 11:24am

Way to go Rachel... You continue to impress us!

Comment by Mark Lapes on October 9, 2009 at 11:09am

donnie

I just read rachels article. Wow she has alot of talent. That car came out beautiful..

Comment by Jeff Peevy on October 2, 2009 at 9:13am

Attention everyone new to the collision repair industry: On Tuesday, November 10th, 12:00pm Central Time we will begin our first in a series of one hour Microsoft Live Meetings so you can meet and hear from Industry veterans. Hear their story of the many opportunities provided to them within our industry and "what made a difference". In the November meeting you will hear my story. How a young man from east Texas dreamed of a career in the collision repair industry, from what he knew of it and how it has been so much more! There are a few valuable lessons I have learned along the way that I would love to share with you, plus a few pretty cool things too. Don't underestimate the opportunities within our industry-take advantage of years of experience others have gained and are willing to share with you!
Here is the link to register for the meeting:
https://www.livemeeting.com/lrs/70612097379/Registration.aspx?pageName=z27dz40x7j34kw70


https://www.livemeeting.com/lrs/70612097379/Registration.aspx?pageName=z27dz40x7j34kw70

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