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Honda/Acura Steel Usage And Repairability Matrix
I-CAR · June 7, 2018 · Honda, Acura
Summary
The Honda/Acura Steel Usage and Repairability Matrix provides repair recommendations based on the megapascal (MPa) rating of the steel used in a part. It outlines specifications for cold repairability, the use of heat, and recommended welding methods, and must be used in conjunction with vehicle-specific body repair manuals.
What to do on the job
Always cross-reference the MPa rating of the steel part being repaired with the matrix to determine if cold straightening, heat application, or specific welding methods are permitted.
How to use it
Use this matrix to justify the replacement rather than repair of high-strength steel components (such as ultra-high-strength steels that cannot be heated or straightened) and to support line items for specific welding wire or methods required by the manufacturer based on the steel's MPa rating.
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