The Repair of Vehicle Bodies

Author:
Alan Robinson; Andrew Livesey
Format:
Softcover

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The Repair of Vehicle Bodies

Short description

Contains information on the construction, repair and finishing of vehicle bodies. This work covers the underpinning knowledge needed for Automotive Skills Council standards, NVQ curriculum and IMI Technical Certificate requirements. It is also includes useful material for body repair work, refinishing, painting and hobby vehicle builders.

Long description

The most comprehensive construction, repair and finishing of vehicle bodies text. It fully covers the underpinning knowledge needed for the Automotive Skills Council vehicle body and paint operations requirements, City and Guilds 3980 Vehicle Body Repair Competence courses and the NVQ and the Progression Awards of both City and Guilds and the Institute of the Motor Industry at levels 2 and 3. Essential reading for all those involved in the trade and insurance assessment, as well as for professional vehicle restorers and DIY enthusiasts working on the restoration or adaptation of classic and modern cars. It is the leading vehicle body repair text for both class and professional workshop use. It is updated and revised to meet latest Automotive Skills Council standards, NVQ curriculum and IMI Technical Certificate requirements. It is ideal for body repair work, refinishing, painting and hobby vehicle builders.

Product details

Publisher:
Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
ISBN:
9780750667531
Publication date:
December 2005
Length:
246mm
Width:
189mm
Thickness:
34mm
Weight:
1312g
Edition:
5th Revised edition
Pages:
680
Illustrations:
1, black & white illustrations
Readership:
Academic
Illustrated:
Illustrated

Table of contents

  • Forward
  • Preface
  • Glossary
  • Abbreviations and symbols
  • The history, development and construction of the car body
  • Health and safety
  • Hand and power tools
  • Metals and non-metals used in vehicle bodies
  • Metal forming processes and machines
  • Measuring and marking out instruments
  • Methods of joining
  • Soft and hard soldering methods
  • Gas welding, gas cutting and plasma arc cutting
  • Electric resistance welding
  • Manual metallic arc welding
  • Gas shielded arc welding
  • Craft techniques and minor accident damage
  • Major accident damage
  • Bodyshop planning
  • Reinforced composite materials
  • Automotive finishing and refinishing
  • Modern apprenticeship topics
  • Index.

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