CR10-125: Collision Structural Alignment and Measurement Mastery

Topics covered will include an introduction to damage analysis, interpreting body-dimension specification sheets, various measuring systems, steel unitized structures, advanced high strength steels and how to diagnose damage using computerized measuring systems. Students will learn to analyze and interpret vehicle structural damage; measure vehicles using centering gauges, laser and computerized measuring systems; and interpret printouts to determine damage location in vehicle structures. Students will also learn to safely secure a vehicle for pulling, use squeeze-type resistance welding equipment and fabricate a rail section. Students will also learn various cosmetic panel and structural panel attachment methods.