Straightening should include
- following procedures
- identifying the appropriate power tools, hand tools, and weld-on pulling attachments for the job
- identifying reasons for selecting a lighter-grade grit on aluminum than would be used on steel on a grinding disc
- following product manufacturer guidelines and recommendations.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What tools should be used to straighten aluminum, as compared to steel?
- How does over-heating affect aluminum?
- Why use a lighter-grade grit for aluminum than for steel?