Seminars

Saturday, April 21
8:30 AM DAM05 I-CAR - Aluminum Panels And Structures Damage Analysis:
- Understanding Aluminum Properties and Characteristics
- Assessing Aluminum Exterior Body Panel Damage
- Assessing Aluminum Structural Damage
- Discussing Aluminum Vehicle Repair Facilities

Outline:
Module 1-Aluminum Properties And Identification
A. Aluminum Properties And Alloys
B. Aluminum Part Design Identification
C. Review
D. Conclusion

Module 2-Aluminum Exterior Panel Damage Analysis
A. Exterior Panel Characteristics
B. Repair Versus Replace Considerations
C. Repairing Aluminum Exterior Panels
D. Panel Replacement
E. Review
F. Conclusion

Module 3-Aluminum Structure Damage Analysis
A. Aluminum Vehicle Structure
B. Structural Damage Analysis
C. Aluminum Structural Straightening
D. Structural Part Replacement
E. Stationary Glass
F. Mechanical Considerations
G. Review
H. Conclusion

Module 4-Aluminum Collision Repair Facilities
A Aluminum Repair Facilities
B. Aluminum Repair Training
C. Conclusion

9:00 AM S1-Community Insurance Fraud Initiative Task Forces.
Speaker: Michael Gray, Deputy Chief of the Insurance Fraud Bureau FREE
In a targeted effort to reduce the number of fraudulent auto insurance claims that drive-up premium costs for residents of Massachusetts, Community Insurance Fraud Initiative (CIFI) task forces have been formed, which combine the resources of the Insurance Fraud Bureau of Massachusetts, local Police Departments, District Attorney’s Offices and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office to focus on the problem. Mr. Gray will introduce us to these initiatives, and discuss how these are working to lower insurance premiums for the citizens of Massachusetts.

10:00 AM S2-Labor Rate Legislative Update FREE

11:00 AM S3- Safe Shops Initiative BPHC/EPA FREE
Boston Public Health Commission’s Safe Shops Project and EPA's Design for the Environment Programs will discuss successes of working in partnership with automotive shops to promote best practices in environmental health. Topics include pollution prevention for auto repair and auto refinishing operations such as paint mixing, spray painting, and sanding.

11:00 AM S4: Introduction to Working Safely with High Voltage Hybrid Parts
Speaker: Craig Van Batenburg
This will help the body shop tech isolate the high voltage so that it does not have to be shipped to the dealership. Working safely around high voltage and understand hybrid repair issues is essential today.

12:00 Noon S5: MITCHELL Systems - Body Shop Management in the changing Collision Repair Industry.
This seminar discusses how changes in the Collision Industry have increased the need for different management techniques, workflow procedures and systems to manage a collision repair business profitably. Specific areas discussed are Parts Management and Labor Tracking.

1:00 PM S6: New Healthcare Laws
Speaker: Gary Fradin

1:00 PM DCX01 I-CAR - Dodge, Chrysler & Jeep Collision Repair Overview Class
- Understanding Chrysler Group vehicle identification and construction
- Understanding repair processes used for Chrysler Group vehicles
- Defining recommended structural part replacement procedures
- Understanding restraint and suspension systems on Chrysler Group vehicles

Outline:
Module 1 – Vehicle Identification
A. Models
B. Labels
C. Service Information
D. Body Repair Information
E. Steel Specifications
F. Aluminum
G. Plastic Use
H. Review
I. Conclusion

Module 2 – Repair Processes
A. Material Considerations
B. Welding
C. Other Joining Methods
D. Repair Procedures
E. Corrosion Protection
F. Review
G. Conclusion

Module 3 – Structural Part Replacement Procedures
A. Side Aperture
B. Full-Frame Front Rail
C. Fender/Shotgun Rail
D. Full Frame Rear Rail
E. Unibody Front Rail Sectioning
F. Review
G. Conclusion
Module 4 – Restraints And Suspension Systems
A. Restraint Systems
B. Steering And Suspension
C. Conclusion

2:00 PM SS Corvette Club - FREE Evolution of a sports car icon-- On Show Floor

2:00 PM S7: The New Hybrids .. Toyota Camry Hybrid, Saturn Vue Greenline Hybrid, and Nissan Altima Hybrid
Speaker: Craig Van Batenburg
This will concentrate on what is new and what is coming. Get ready to safely repair these new hybrids. Make sure you take “Introduction to Working Safely with High Voltage Hybrid Parts” first.

3:00 PM S8: Negotiating Tactics
Speaker: Steve Regan

3:00 PM Resolving the paint and Material Controversy: How You Can Help Efforts Underway to Ensure Shops Are Appropriately Paid for Paint and Material Cost: Speakers: Steve Regan, MABA Communications Consultant, Brian Hickey, MABA Lobbyist
In January 2007 the ADALB Board voted to replace the current regulations that govern the manner in which payments for paint and materials are determined so repairers would be compensated in a fairer and more equitable way.  Changing a regulation should take no more than 35 days, but once again, the Boards efforts on the issue of paint and material are being delayed.
MABA’s lobbyist, Brian Hickey Associates, has developed a strategy to get the cooperation of the executive agencies and the Governors office to assist the ADALB effort to change the regulations.  At a cost of $100 to $200 per repair it is clearly detrimental to repairers if this change is postponed further.  Come see and hear what we can all do to make this change a reality sooner rather than later.

Sunday, April 22
9:00 AM FOM01 Automotive Foams
– Overview of Automotive Foam
– Structural Foam Considerations
– Removing Expandable Foam
– Choosing Replacement Expandable Foam
– Installing Expandable Foam
– Working Safely Around Foam

Outline:
Module 1-Overview Of Automotive Foams
A. Foam Uses
B. Vehicle Maker Application And Curing Methods
C. Review
D. Conclusion

Module 2-Automotive Replacement Foam Types
A. Collision Repair Foam Materials
B. Non-Expanding NVH Material
C. Flexible NVH Foam
D. Rigid NVH Foam
E. Structural Foam
F. One-Part Foam
G. Review
H. Conclusion

Module 3-Foam Safety And Repair
A. Safety When Working With Foam
B. Identifying Vehicle Maker Foam
C. Determining Replacement Materials
D. Review
E. Conclusion

Module 4-Preparing Parts For Foam
A. Part Preparation
B. Installation
C. Part-Specific Considerations
D. Conclusion

9:00 AM S9: Succession Planning for Shops - John Nardozzi

10:00 AM S10: Labor Rate Legislative Update - FREE

11:00 AM S11 Safe Shops Initiative BPHC/EPA----–FREE
Boston Public Health Commission’s Safe Shops Project and EPA's Design for the Environment Programs will discuss successes of working in partnership with automotive shops to promote best practices in environmental health. Topics include pollution prevention for auto repair and auto refinishing operations such as paint mixing, spray painting, and sanding.  

11:00 AM S12: Hybrid Technology for the Non-Technical
Speaker: Craig Van Batenburg 
This workshop is for estimators and those that do not work on hybrids but must understand terms, processes, functions, and what a hybrid is. It will be explained in plain English. Your questions will be answered without making you feel dumb.

11:00 AM Resolving the paint and Material Controversy: How You Can Help Efforts Underway to Ensure Shops Are Appropriately Paid for Paint and Material Cost: Speakers: Steve Regan, MABA Communications Consultant, Brian Hickey, MABA Lobbyist
In January 2007 the ADALB Board voted to replace the current regulations that govern the manner in which payments for paint and materials are determined so repairers would be compensated in a fairer and more equitable way.  Changing a regulation should take no more than 35 days, but once again, the Boards efforts on the issue of paint and material are being delayed.
MABA’s lobbyist, Brian Hickey Associates, has developed a strategy to get the cooperation of the executive agencies and the Governors office to assist the ADALB effort to change the regulations.  At a cost of $100 to $200 per repair it is clearly detrimental to repairers if this change is postponed further.  Come see and hear what we can all do to make this change a reality sooner rather than later.

12:00 Noon S13: MITCHELL Systems

1:00 PM Southeast Chapter Tool Award On Show Floor-FREE

1:00 PM S14: Jim Castleman

2:00 PM SS Corvette Club - FREE Fiberglass Body Technology On Show Floor