Sunday May 20 , 2012

Step 07 - Build Down

In the Build Down stage, AutoMind is working to reduce the repair to the point that the vehicle can be put into a “predictable” process cycle by simplifying the repair and reducing the amount of body repair to establish a target delivery date. This includes:
  • All parts that will/may impede the delivery date have been secured and / or received
  • All mechanical work completed. Mechanical repairs deal with any mechanical component that is not of the outer surface of the vehicle or of the frame structure. Possible mechanical repairs are brakes and suspensions, exhaust, engine fluids, electrical, air condition system and wheel alignment. (view video below)
  • All structural work completed. State-of-the-art computerized frame diagnosis equipment will be used to create a three dimensional digital read out of the vehicle. The measurements will then be compared to the specification from the central data repository provided by the original manufactures. The comparison will create a damage analysis to show if the frame or the body of the vehicle is twisted from the accident. Repairs will then be performed on the damaged area using frame straightening equipment. After the repair, another three dimensional digital read out will be performed to ensure that all of the vehicle's frame or body now conforms to factory specifications. (view video below)
  • All welding completed
  • Identify parts to be painted off the vehicle
  • All sublet works completed
  • Re-mirror parts to ensure they are correct

Schedule In

Vehicle Here

Holding Vehicle

Approved

Disassemble

Repair Plan

Build Down

BodyWork

Refinishing

Reassembly

Sublet

Detailing

Vehicle Ready

Vehicle Returned
 

Scheduling In | Vehicle Here | Holding Vehicle | Approved | Disassemble
Repair Plan | Build Down | BodyWork | Refinishing | Reassembly
Sublet | Detailing | Vehicle Ready | Vehicle Returned