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    Repairing martensitic steel in automotive body structures

    Sept. 1, 2018
    In order to make repairs, technicians must be able to recognize vehicle materials in order to create a plan of repair, understand the tools and techniques needed for the repair, and provide the consumer an accurate cost and time estimate.
    About the Author

    John Catterall

    John Catterall is executive director of the Auto/Steel Partnership (A/SP). In this role, he is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the partnership between auto and steel investors and executing strategic projects to develop lightweight steel solutions to meet the current and future needs of automakers.

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