Ford Motor Company has revealed their 2015 F-150 with an all aluminum body. Using Military Grade Aluminum Alloy, the best selling pickup truck for 37 years is now 700 lbs lighter. Pro Spot has worked very closely with Ford in the creation of the repair procedures for this vehicle, and Pro Spot aluminum repair products are their preferred products for repair on this vehicle. Ford has created a Collision Repair Program to accompany the release of this vehicle.
The following Pro Spot products are approved as “Equipment required for aluminum repair” per Ford Motor Company’s Collision Repair Program: The Aluminum Weld Station with 3 upgrade Kits available, The SP Smart Mig Series (including the SP-5 Smart MIG), and The Riveter SPR Rivet Gun. These products join many other Pro Spot approved products by Ford Motor Company including the popular i5 Smart Welder and the i4 Inverter Resistance Spot Welder.
- A portable welding cart
- The Pull Bar
- AL-5 Capacitor Discharge Stud Welder
- Accessories for aluminum dent pulling.
The welding cart includes a tool board, utility panel (air outlets, 110v & 220V electrical outlets), a work surface covered with a high quality textured rubber mat, heavy duty adjustable shelves, a foldable work table, and a sliding drawer for storage. The Pull Bar features a 4 and 6 jaw clamp and adjustable foot swivel pads for mounting both vertically and horizontally. The AL-5 is designed for aluminum dent pulling & welding UHSS panels.
Optional Kits are available to add on to Aluminum Weld Station including the SP-1 Pulse MIG, a Built-In or Portable Fume Extractor and the PR-111 Plasma Cutter.
Designed for Aluminum vehicles, the Pro Spot Riveter is an electro-hydraulic rivet gun. This non-thermal process joins aluminum panels without heat. The Riveter is capable of self-piercing, riveting, clinching, pressing and removal of rivets. The Riveter is portable and battery operated for easy and mobile use. It includes two batteries with standard 110V charging station, so there is no wasted downtime.
The Pro Spot Riveter is one of only two SPR Rivet Guns currently approved by Ford.
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