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I-CAR Just In Time: Remove Coatings During Sectioning
I-CAR · March 8, 2024
Summary
This I-CAR Just In Time article and video address the challenge of removing coatings in limited-access areas during sectioning. It emphasizes that difficult access does not excuse a technician from properly preparing surfaces for welding or adhesive bonding, and suggests using creative, shop-made tools to reach these areas.
What to do on the job
Always properly prepare and remove coatings from surfaces prior to welding or adhesive bonding, even in limited-access sectioning areas, by utilizing creative or shop-made tools.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the additional labor time required for custom tool fabrication and meticulous surface preparation in hard-to-reach sectioning areas. It proves that I-CAR mandates complete coating removal for structural integrity (welding/bonding) regardless of how difficult the area is to access.
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