Auto Body Frame Machine
An auto body frame machine is a piece of equipment used in body shops to repair damage to the inner frame of a vehicle caused by collisions and restore it to its original shape.
This type of damage occurs in about half of all vehicle accidents, making frame machines a common tool in body repair shops.Frame machines come in different sizes, typically ranging from 15 to 24 feet for standard vehicle bodies. Full-size trucks or SUVs may require a frame machine that runs up to 24 feel.
These machines are equipped with two or three rotating towers that allow stress to be applied to the vehicle's frame. By stretching or pulling the frame, the machine can straighten it back to its original shape.The towers on a frame machine act from outside the zone of the damage and pull away from the area with increasing torque until the section is straightened.
. The number of towers a frame machine has affects its ability to accurately restore the frame.Frame repair is typically achieved by pushing or pulling a section of the frame, depending on the damage and the type of frame.
. The towers on the frame machine accomplish this by applying stress to the frame and gradually straightening it.It's worth noting that there are various brands and models of frame machines available on the market, such as the American Freedom MAXX, Body Loc BL-77D, Champ, Chassis Liner, Mo Clamp, and Star-A-Liner...
These machines offer different features and capabilities to meet the needs of auto body repair shops.
In conclusion, an auto body frame machine is a specialized piece of equipment used in body shops to repair damage to the inner frame of vehicles caused by collisions and restore them to their original shape.