ASE Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair 2

Question 1

When using metal shrinking techniques on a stretched panel, which tool applies localized heat to gather excess metal?

Accepted Answer

Shrinking hammer or torch

Answer

A shrinking hammer or carefully applied torch heat gathers stretched metal back to its original area.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of feather-edging during body repair?

Accepted Answer

To create a tapered transition between paint layers and bare metal

Answer

Feather-edging tapers the edges of existing paint to bare metal so the repair blends smoothly.

Question 3

Body filler should be applied to a surface that has been prepared to what condition?

Accepted Answer

Clean bare metal scuffed with 80-grit

Answer

Filler adheres best to clean bare metal scuffed to give a mechanical bite, typically with 80-grit.

Question 4

Which welding process is generally preferred for thin automotive sheet metal repair?

Accepted Answer

MIG (GMAW) welding

Answer

MIG welding gives controlled heat and clean welds suited to thin automotive sheet metal.

Question 5

Excessive heat during welding on a panel most commonly causes what problem?

Accepted Answer

Warping and distortion

Answer

Too much heat warps and distorts thin sheet metal, requiring additional straightening.

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