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A panel beater is a person who beats out the bodywork of motor vehicles. The person who employs himself as a panel beater has to check the vehicles current state after a collision, by assessing the damages occurred due to the collision. He has to beat out and perform the required actions such as adding, removing, cutting and molding the panels to bring the vehicle back to the factory state. Panel beater also involves in the manufacturing of vehicle’s chassis. This is the primary duty of the panel beater.
Step by Step Approach of the Panel Beater
The panel beater follows a step by step approach towards the vehicle to fix and restore the vehicle to its initial state, which is as follows:
Assessing the vehicles current state after the collision and noting out the areas that needs improvement.
Removing the panel if the condition of the panel is very bad or needs repairing.
Making a new set of panels to replace the damaged ones.
Realigning platform, chassis and body platform of the vehicle.
Removing and fixing the vehicle’s auto-electric components.
Refitting body’s hardware such as window ruler and door locks.
Equipment Used by Panel Beaters:
As we know the process of panel beating requires some special tools for restoration. The tools along with their functions are listed below:
Various sizes of hammers to flatten the metal as the hammer has smooth surface.
Measuring tools and aligning devices.
Jockeys and vehicle hoists to lift the vehicle.
Pushing and pulling devices which functions based on hydraulic method.
Assembly tools like spanners, assemblers, screwdrivers and testers.
Spraying tools to hide the area of dent after removing it.
How to become a Panel Beater?
As mentioned above the duty of the panel beater is to restore the vehicle to its factory state. Panel beating is a career which requires lot of experience and training. If one has to become a panel beater he should gain maximum knowledge about the duties and responsibilities of panel beaters and should be enthusiastic about the cars. After that the person has to know about the manufacturing process of the vehicles. The person should learn to work with hand tools and machines and should have good understanding of metals, vehicle body parts and machines. He should also keep himself updated about the latest technologies and trends.
To learn about panel beating he should first join as an apprentice to get real time knowledge. Once the person gains experience it will be easier for him to work flawlessly.
What would be the work of a Panel Beater?
A panel beater either works in workstations or car manufacturing service centers. The working environment will be noisy and dusty. The complete responsibility of restoring the vehicle will be taken care by panel beater. Small miscalculation in alignment and measurement will take a toll on his profession. The latter’s job involves the usage of wide range of tools such as cutting tools, welding tools, electric machines and hand tools, hammers to flatten the surface of the vehicles. The panel beater should be proficient to use all these kinds of tools. The person will attain proficiency only by gaining experience in handling the tools and machines. The panel beater should ensure his safety first as the work involves handling lot of heavy materials. Safety measures such as wearing safety suits like helmets to protect the head, wearing synthetic gloves to prevent themselves from bruises while handling cutters, glasses to protect eyes while performing welding. These security measures are advisable while working as a panel beater.