Collision Repair and Refinishing: A Foundation Course for Technicians

Thomas, Alfred; Jund, Michael

ISBN 10: 1305949943 / ISBN 13: 9781305949942

Published by Cengage Learning, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Collision Repair and Refinishing: A Foundation Course for Technicians
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1305949943
• ISBN 13: 9781305949942
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dimensions: 3.81W x 22.86H x 28.58D centimeters 3.81 centimeters width by 22.86 centimeters height by 28.58 centimeters depth
• Weight: 2341 grams

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Synopsis

This trusted, reader-friendly text provides you with a thorough guide to all major areas of collision repair and refinishing as outlined by ASE Education Foundation. COLLISION REPAIR AND REFINISHING: A FOUNDATION COURSE FOR TECHNICIANS, Third Edition, covers structural and non-structural analysis and damage repair, welding, painting and refinishing, paint chemistry, sacrificial coatings for corrosion resistance, mechanical and electrical systems, and more. A chapter on the expanded use of aluminum for domestic vehicle manufacture explores this important trend, as well as basic repair principles related to it. An engaging writing style, logical presentation of topics, and illustrations featuring current equipment and realistic applications make this comprehensive text a perfect choice for students with little or no prior exposure to collision repair.

About the Authors

Alfred Thomas is an associate professor of collision repair at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He is also a contributing editor for “Auto Body Repair News," a monthly collision repair technical journal. Mr. Thomas is an ASE Master Certified Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician and an I-CAR Platinum™ technician. His educational background includes a Master of Arts degree from Eastern Michigan University, a Bachelor of Science degree from Trevecca Nazarene University, and an Associate of Arts degree from Washtenaw Community College.

Michael Jund taught collision repair for many years at Scott Community College, where he also served as department coordinator and dean of applied technologies. He graduated from the University of South Dakota with a Bachelor of Science degree, and he earned a Master of Science degree from Western Illinois University. Mr. Jund is an ASE Master Certified Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician and an I-CAR Platinum™ technician. He now teaches part-time for I-CAR and performs aluminum and steel welding qualification training and testing as well. Mr. Jund has also been an evaluation team leader for NATEF.