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PPG Paint Pointers: Have You Seen the New Waterborne Basecoat Modifiers?

5/30/2018

Have You Seen the New Waterborne Basecoat Modifiers?

T493 and P935-1255 are new additives for the Envirobase® High Performance and Aquabase® Plus waterborne basecoat systems. This new technology is designed to enhance film properties of the basecoat system, maintaining excellent application, appearance and productivity. Even better, T493 Modifier and P935-1255 Modifier do not add additional cost to your RTS mix!

These new Modifiers are truly a benchmark in performance and are a best practice when it comes to spraying waterborne basecoat. Give them a try today!

Check out the product data sheets for proper usage of T493 and P935-1255:

Download the EHP Waterborne Basecoat Product Data Sheet

Download the P989 Aquabase® Plus Basecoat Product Data Sheet

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5/21/2018

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Tech Tip: Don't Destroy Your Dies

5/15/2018

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Don't Destroy Your Dies

This Week's Tech Tip Focuses on Easy Steps to Prevent Breaking HD Dies...

We still receive calls regarding HD dies (PRR-10HD & PRR-11HD) breaking and the cause is almost always due to the alignment. These dies were designed for rivet removal on thicker stacks of material. Although they are heavy duty, if not used properly they may still fail during removal. It is imperative that the proper steps are followed to ensure a clean and correct removal.

Ensuring Correct Alignment on the Backside of an SPR During Removal with the PR-5 Riveter is Essential!

DON'T LET BROKEN DIES BREAK THE BANK!
Heavy Duty Dies are expensive! Spare your wallet by following the proper procedures.

REFERENCE THE IMAGE ABOVE AND FOLLOW THESE 4 STEPS:

Step One

Install the PRR-10HD on the FIXED side of the arm.
Do not use an Extension Die. Install the PRR-11HD on the DRIVEN side of the gun.

Step Two

Engage the alignment pocket of the PRR-10HD on the formed side of the rivet.
The elastomer spring (rubber piece) should fit snug around the formed side (inside of the vehicle typically).

Step Three

Pull the PR-5 gun trigger. The ram will extend and the elastomer spring will compress.
ONCE THE RIVET IS REMOVED, LET GO OF THE TRIGGER. Continuing to engage the trigger after the rivet has been pushed out can result in damage to the die.
Pro Tip: Pull the trigger slowly (and pause if necessary) making sure the drive side meets the fixed side correctly & that the alignment is good.

Step Four

Press the manual retract button on the PR-5 to return the ram to the retracted position.
The elastomer spring will return to the uncompressed state and draw the PRR-10HD out of the hole that the rivet was extracted from.

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Tech Tip: What You Need to Know About MIG Brazing

5/9/2018

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What is MIG Brazing?

MIG brazing is an adhesion process that uses the melted filler metal to adhere to the base material. This differs from MIG welding in that MIG welding is a fusion process, melting the filler metal and the base material together.

MIG Brazing Facts

Silicon Bronze is the type of wire used.
Softer wire than what is used for steel.
Uses 100% Argon gas, which is the same as Aluminum.
CuSi is the material selection in SP welders.
May be used on pulsed and non pulsed modes depending on the application.
Used on open butt, plug welds, and slot type welds.
Uses the capillary action on the backside for strength.

OEM Application Examples:

Honda uses MIG brazing in many areas when working with UHSS and HSS steels.
GM uses MIG brazing on newer Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon aprons where it attaches to the hinge pillar.
Toyota uses MIG brazing in non structural application such as Camry decklid.
Jaguar Land Rover uses a lot of MIG brazing in areas with HSS and UHSS steels.

Why Do OEM's Like This Process?

The minimal heat affect zone preserves the integrity of HSS and UHSS steels used in today's vehicles.
Easy to train and easy to learn.
Great corrosion prevention qualities.