Plastic Repair Training – Introduction to Nitrogen Plastic Welding (PR01)

Nitrogen plastic welding is a new technology in the automotive collision repair industry, having been initially commercialized by Polyvance in 2006. Because the technology is new, many technicians and other industry professionals are unfamiliar with it.

Nitrogen plastic welding is the latest technology for the repair of thermoplastics like bumper covers, headlights, underhood and interior parts. Thanks to the strength provided by the nitrogen fusion weld, you can repair damage to tabs, mounting holes, flanges, and grill bars that are impossible with two-part adhesives. Mastery of nitrogen plastic welding will increase the number of plastic parts you can repair, allowing you to make more profit.

Our Introduction to Nitrogen Plastic Welding course is designed to give you confidence in using the equipment and hands-on experience in its use. At the end of this course, you will be able to:

Identify different types of plastic
Explain the basic nitrogen welding process
Properly operate the plastic welder
Weld a tear to the edge of a bumper
Repair a torn slot tab
Repair a torn bumper mounting flange
Repair a torn flexible hinge tab
Repair a thermoset polyurethane (PUR) bumper

Polyvance provides hands-on training courses that will help you properly identify, repair, and refinish automotive plastics. Polyvance's training organization is accredited by ASE-ATMC as an adult education provider and is an approved I-CAR Industry Training Alliance® program training provider.

Credit toward I-CAR knowledge areas in certain roles as well as annual training requirements can be awarded by taking PR01, Introduction to Nitrogen Plastic Welding. Students who successfully complete this approved training are eligible to apply for I-CAR credit hour(s) and/or Knowledge Area recognition.

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Detailed Course Information:

Course Name	Introduction to Nitrogen Plastic Welding – PR01
Description	An introduction to the repair of thermoplastic auto parts using hot nitrogen gas.
Training Needs	Many technicians are confused by the plastic identification process. Use of the nitrogen welding equipment is often misunderstood. Technicians who have never used the equipment need hands-on instruction to fully understand the process. Many bumpers are discarded because of damage to small detail areas that are repairable with the nitrogen plastic welder. The technician needs hands-on experience repairing these commonly damaged areas. Many technicians are under the mistaken impression that thermoset polyurethane (PUR, the “yellow plastic”) bumpers are not repairable.
Training Objectives	Identify different types of plastic Explain the basic nitrogen welding process Properly operate the plastic welder Weld a tear to the edge of a bumper Repair a torn slot tab Repair a torn bumper mounting flange Repair a torn flexible hinge tab Repair a thermoset polyurethane (PUR) bumper
Prerequisites	No prior training course experience necessary. All that's required is an interest in learning the subject matter.
Experience Required	Basic knowledge of body shop tools and processes is necessary.
Time Required	The course typically takes 3 to 4 hours
I-CAR Training Alliance?	Yes, students who successfully complete this approved training are eligible to apply for I-CAR credit hour(s) and/or Knowledge Area recognition.
Location	This training may be scheduled at your body shop. It may also be scheduled at the Polyvance factory or at neutral locations such as trade schools or jobber stores. To request a training session at your location, click here.
Cost	$400 for up to three students simultaneously. Depending on location, you may need to pay travel expenses. Polyvance cannot promise to deliver training in any location. After we receive your training request, the training manager will discuss scheduling and logistics with you.

Training Schedule:

No training sessions are currently scheduled at this time. This course is primarily delivered at the customer’s body shop by one of Polyvance’s authorized instructors. Click here to request a training session at your location.

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Training Mission Statement:

The training organization of Polyvance seeks to provide quality, hands-on training for industry technical and management personnel, allowing our students to safely and effectively use our products to become more successful, confident, and profitable in the repair and refinish of plastic parts.

Credit toward I-CAR knowledge areas in certain roles as well as annual training requirements can be awarded by taking one of our I-CAR Training Alliance course activities listed above. Students who successfully complete this approved training are eligible to apply for I-CAR credit hour(s) and/or Knowledge Area recognition.

The I-CAR Industry Training Alliance® exists to recognize the accomplishments of training through approved training providers. All programs approved for inclusion into the Training Alliance must support the I-CAR Vision that every person in the collision repair industry has the information, knowledge and skills required to perform complete and safe repairs for the ultimate benefit of the consumer.