What is Sheet Metal Repair?
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Automotive sheet metal is a technical method of car repair. In this context, automotive sheet metal is equivalent to automotive sheet metal repair, which refers to the process of restoring the car body after a collision. This includes all tasks except for the anti-corrosion and decorative painting work on the car body. Examples include analyzing car body damage, measuring the car body, shaping the sheet metal, stretch correction, stress-relief welding, as well as assembling and adjusting car body accessories. Here are situations where sheet metal repair is required: 1. Impact-induced dents: Impact-induced dents require sheet metal repair. Dents in sheet metal parts can be repaired using hammering or pulling methods. Different approaches are used depending on the specific situation. Of course, the process varies based on the severity of the dent, and the material of the car body must also be considered. 2. Warping or skew deformation: Methods for repairing warped or skewed sheet metal parts. Sheet metal parts may become warped or skewed due to impacts, scratches, or improper use. These deformations can be corrected using mechanical methods or flame heating and hammering techniques. 3. Cracks or punctures: Methods for repairing cracks or punctures in sheet metal parts. For surfaces damaged by impact or punctures, adhesive patch repairs can be used. Common adhesives currently in use include epoxy resin glue, phenolic resin glue, and copper oxide adhesives. 4. Cracks or severe local damage: For these two scenarios, traditional car repairs would involve welding or repair methods. However, 4S shops nowadays typically opt for direct replacement.