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Taking A Closer Look At Bonding, Riveting, And Welding
I-CAR · November 7, 2019
Summary
This article highlights the critical importance of following OEM procedures for bonding, riveting, and welding, noting that OEM testing of adhesives goes far beyond simple bond strength. It emphasizes that OEM online service information is frequently updated and must be accessed directly to ensure a complete, safe, and quality repair.
What to do on the job
Always access and follow the most up-to-date OEM-specific repair procedures and guidelines for bonding, riveting, and welding rather than relying on generic methods.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessity of accessing paid OEM service portals and utilizing updated OEM repair procedures for structural repairs involving adhesives, rivets, or welding. It supports billing for OEM subscription access and research time by establishing that generic repair methods are insufficient and that OEM data is constantly updated.
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