Auto Body

A wealth of information on automotive materials and material technologies. Coverage includes materials processing, formability, welding and joining, anti-corrosion technologies.

Whether repairing existing components or fabricating new ones, this book guides the reader through fabricating fiberglass and carbon fiber parts.

Covers each stage in the process of automotive painting, including the calculations needed to compute the number of applicators and paint consumption based on vehicle dimensions and demand, along with the final assembly and automotive mechanical fastening strategies.

A reference and a tutorial for understanding the most advanced coatings used in transportation industries. Basics of the materials used, including the durability to resist corrosion in severe environments. Covers most of the coating processes, testing performance and surface characterisation techniques.