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Tesla Approves Pro Spot for Aluminum Welding Pro Spot International, manufacturers of resistance spot welding equipment for the collision repair industry, announces the recent Tesla approval of the SP Series MIG Welders including the SP-5 Smart MIG and the new SP-5.3 3-Phase Smart MIG. The welders are approved for aluminum welding during structural repairs on Model S and Model X. The Tesla approval joins many others of the SP MIG Welders including Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Land Rover, Honda/Acura, Ford’s F-150, the Cadillac CT6, Corvette and more. The SP Series MIG Welders are unique in many ways but they stand out for their ease of use and the 3 dedicated torches to Aluminum, Silicon Bronze and Steel. For details on the specific OEM programs and approvals, contact Pro Spot.

Staying up to date and current with collision repair is important. It allows your shop and your techs to deliver the safe, skilled and precise repairs. With new procedures, new materials and new standards being set by OEM’s, it is possible to miss the latest requirements. This could lead to faulty, improper repairs if the wrong procedure is used on the wrong material. Not all materials are created equal and Honda is on a mission to let us know. Honda now uses ultra-high-strength steel in their vehicles, specifically in the door ring in the A & B pillars, roof and sill side stiffeners. Ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS) is defined as any steel with a tensile strength of 980 MPa or higher. The UHSS used in Honda vehicles is rated up 1,500 MPa grade steel. It is light and very strong, but heat sensitive and must be replaced as a single unit . This steel cannot be sectioned or straightened during repairs. Honda released a case study showing the importance of collision repair done r

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CLICK  HERE  to see ALL Rebates Available! If you didn't hear about our November Specials at SEMA, here's your chance! We are running a Manufacturer's Rebate until the end of November. That means you have the entire month to shop and save on select Pro Spot products. CLICK  HERE  to see ALL Rebates Available! Don't miss out on your chance to get your body shop ready for 2017! Check out our November Specials below and contact your local rep to save now! Save $2500 i5 - Smart Welder • Auto Weld • Double-Acting Spot Gun • Full-Color Touch Screen • Water Cooled Arms • Advanced Upgrade System & More Save $1500 i4 - Inverter Resistance Spot Welder • Double-Acting Spot Gun • Amperage up to 12500A • OEM Repair Screens • Single Side Welding & More Save $500 SP-5 MIG Welder • 3 Dedicated Wire Spools (Alu, Sil Bronze & Steel)  • 3 Torches. • SMART Software • Custom Weld Settings • Pulse MIG Technology   Save

Pro Spot International, manufacturer of tools and equipment for the collision repair industry, has announced global Mercedes Benz approval for its new SP-5.3 Smart Pulse MIG welder. The SP-5.3 features 300A 3 phase 200-240V or 400-480V input. MIG/MAG Double Pulse, Root welding, MIG/MAG synergic, MIG/MAG manual, TIG DC Lift Arc and MMA (stick) is some of the features of the welder. The SP-5.3 was derived from industrial standard welding machines, but is customized for the collision repair industry. Microprocessor-controlled, it provides excellent welding performance on aluminum, silicon bronze and steel. It’s range of performance includes exceptional welds on thin aluminum sheets, as well structural repairs. The unique features of the SP-5.3 is that in contains 3 torches and wire spools for immediate use such as Aluminum, Silicon Bronze (CUSI) and Steel. The smart software switches to correct weld programs and gas automatically upon the trigger of the torch to be used. T

Honda ProFirst Certification Equipment List  (High Pressure Spot Welders, Welding Wire, and MIGs) Honda ProFirst Certification  Equipment List Below is the welding equipment that a collision repair facility is required to have to meet Honda ProFirst Certification.  Resistance Spot Welders  Honda Required Specification: Exceeds 9,000 AMPS Exceeds 772 lbf clamping pressure i5 SMART Spot Welder Shop Air Pressure Meets 135 psi- Approved   Shop Air Pressure Does Not Meet 135psi- Approved Weld Amperage (Max) - 14,500 A i4 Inverter Spot Welder Shop Air Pressure Meets 135 psi- Approved Shop Air Pressure Does Not Meet 135psi- Requires PS-600 HP Gun Upgrade Weld Amperage (Max) - 12,500 A i4s Inverter Spot Welder Shop Air Pressure Meets 135 psi-  Approved Shop Air Pressure Does Not Meet 135psi -  Approved Weld Amperage (Max) - 12,500 A PR-2000 Resistance Spot Welder Shop Air Pressure Meets 135 psi- Approved Shop A

Pro Spot Shows Brand New Equipment at Maaco Expo Charlotte, NC (October 6, 2016) – Pro Spot International, manufacturers of quality repair equipment for the collision repair industry, will be exhibiting their products and a new surprise at the Maaco Convention and Tech Expo in Charlotte, NC from October 12-16, 2016. Pro Spot will have live MIG welding & Dent Pulling. They will also be demonstrating their Hybrid Battery-Operated Welder, the PHS-101, that provides quality spot welds for shops without 3-phase power. Lastly, Pro Spot will be letting Maaco franchisees see first-hand the new Electric-free Dust Extraction Sanding Unit. “Maaco does a lot of body and paint work and they stand behind their workmanship. Our new Dust Extraction Sanding Unit is perfect for shops; it promotes a safe, clean and quality job. It’s sleek, lightweight design will help efficiency in the shop, the shops will love it” said Bob Pluth, Product Support Manager. For more info on the MAACO C

Pro Spot & Honda Represent Quality in Wisconsin Fontana, WI (October 5, 2016) – Pro Spot International, manufacturers of welding equipment for the collision repair industry, will be attending the American Honda Parts & Service Zone 8 2016 Fixed Operations Conference at The Abbey Resort in Fontana, WI from October 5-7. 2016. Pro Spot representatives will be available to discuss Honda approved Pro Spot equipment from Spot Welders to Aluminum Repair tools and more. Pro Spot has been working with Honda for a long time in providing quality equipment that their customers can count on. “We are happy to be able to provide the Honda required welding wire for the ProFirst Certified program, the Union X96, to make sure that repairers are using the correct wire to get the job done right!” said Ashley Olsson, Director of Communications. Don’t forget about other upcoming events, including the SEMA Show November 1-4, 2016. Visit Pro Spot in booth 10839.

Pro Spot hosts a three-day training at their Headquarters and Manufacturing facility in Carlsbad, CA. Pro Spot hosted a three-day training on equipment, the industry, and more at their Headquarters and Manufacturing facility in Carlsbad, CA. The training included Spot Welders, Pulse MIG Welders, Aluminum Dent Repair, Steel Dent Repair, Plastic Welding, the big changes in Riveting and more. The event wrapped up with a themed  Finish Line with a Winning Team  reception. Pro Spot distributors traveled in from across the nation to train, refresh, network, and work together to make sure the needs of the industry and customers are being taken care of. LEFT: Demonstrating the Pro Pull Complete Dent Repair System. The product attaches pulling keys with low heat, preventing corrosion. Panels that would normally have been replaced can be repaired, saving money and increasing labor hours!  BELOW: Showing the new Advanced Action Pull Adapter that provides an astounding amount of lev

Pro Spot Canada’s MIG Welder  &  I-CAR Training Special  Carlsbad, CA. (March 30, 2016) – Pro Spot Canada announces a new ‘Made in Canada’ promotion which includes a FREE I-CAR Aluminum Welding Course with the purchase of any SP-2 or SP-5 Pulse MIG Welder. Shops who purchase either an SP-2 or SP-5 Pulse MIG Welder from an authorized Pro Spot Canadian distributor will be able to send one tech to the I-CAR WCA03 class for each unit purchased courtesy of Pro Spot. The I-CAR WCA03 class is recommended for those shops who intend to work on the new Ford F- series aluminum trucks. “Participants are instructed on how to set up and tune MIG welding equipment, address safety issues, prepare metal surfaces, and perform proper welding techniques. Hands-on practice welds include GMA (MIG) plug, fillet, and butt joint with backing welds. Participants also perform the required visual inspections and destructive tests for each type of welded joint. The program concludes with t

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