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Text treeMotor Vehicle Body Repairer (Metal and Paint) Terminology

Glossary

abrasives
material used for cleaning or surface roughening such as sand, aluminium oxide or silicone carbide.
active restraint systems
mainly standard type seat belt systems which must be engaged by the individual.
air bags
refers to inflatable restraints located in steering wheels, dashes, seats, doors, pillars, roof rails, and headliners.
Block A Occupational Skills
repetitive general skills for many tasks performed by a motor vehicle body repairer.
Block B Frame and Structural Components
provides the vehicle with strength and structural integrity.
Block C Outer Body Panels
portions of a motor vehicle that are attached to the frame or structural components of the vehicle by welding, bonding or by mechanical attachments.
Block D Glass
a hard transparent substance that is laminated or tempered and sometimes tinted. Motor vehicle glass can be fixed as in windshields and rear windows or moveable as in side windows.
Block E Mechanical and Electrical Components
mechanical components consists of the moving parts that produce motion or a state of balance including suspension systems (steering and suspension), cooling systems, air conditioning systems, brake systems, the power train and the exhaust system. Electrical components are designed to perform a specific function (e.g. radio, defrost, cruise control) or to generate, store and distribute electricity (e.g. battery, charging system, relays).
Block F Restraint Systems and Interior Components
restraint systems consist of passive or reactive safety components which provide occupants with injury protection in the event of a collision. Interior components consists of trim, upholstery and panels within the vehicle.
Block G Refinishing
provides a smooth and level surface upon which paint will adhere, by sanding, filling, cleaning and priming the surface prior to the application of a final colour coat.
Block H Detailing
all activities performed for final preparation for delivery to the customer; detailing includes but is not limited to installation of trim and accessories, cleaning and polishing.
conventional frame motor vehicle
a motor vehicle consisting of a rigid, heavy frame to which all mechanical and body components are fastened.
glass hardware
glass hardware consists of moveable and adjustable parts and components that ensure the operation of moveable glass and consists of but is not limited to tracks, glass run channels, plastic guides, stops and regulators.
passive restraint systems
passive restraint systems include components such as dash, pads, head rest, collapsible steering columns and knee bolsters, motorized seat belts.
structural components
any primary-stress-bearing portion of the body structure that affects its over-the-road performance or crash-worthiness.
structural glass
a specific type of glass with a special design and installation process that adds to the structural integrity of the vehicle.
substrate
the surface that is to be finished (painted); can be anything from an old finish or primer to an unpainted surface.
unibody motor vehicle
vehicle design in which parts of the body structure serve as support for overall vehicle.
unitized sub-frame motor vehicle
a unitized body frame that incorporates front or rear bolt on frame section.

Abbreviations

ABS
Antilock Brake System
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
NAGS
National Auto Glass Society (Standardized Glass Numbering System)
OEM
Original Equipment Manufacturer
GMAW
Gas Metal Arc Welding (also called MIG welding)
MIG welding
Metal Inert Gas Welding (also called GMAW)
WHMIS
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
Provided by the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program National Occupational Analysis (NOA) http://www.red-seal.ca