Nissan Tech News: March 2019

I-CAR · April 15, 2019 · Nissan, INFINITI

Summary

This Nissan Tech News article highlights critical sectioning and welding guidelines, emphasizing that sectioning may be prohibited due to UHSS materials, panel layering, or crumple zones. It stresses the importance of consulting the vehicle-specific body repair manual (BRM) as construction designs can change between model years.

What to do on the job

Always consult the vehicle-specific Body Repair Manual to verify sectioning allowances and prioritize Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) over GMA plug welding.

How to use it

Use this document to justify the use of Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) as Nissan's preferred welding method over GMA plug welding, and to support the necessity of researching model-year-specific Body Repair Manuals (BRMs) due to potential structural design changes.

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