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Course in Dent Repair Without Thermal Distortion

Online 300-hour course in dent repair without thermal distortion. 6 modules covering EN 10130 (cold-rolled low-carbon steel sheet), ISO 4063 (welding processes) and advanced Excel (repair log). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the origin of thermal distortion in thin sheet metal.

02

Repair dents using cold techniques.

03

Shrink the sheet without applying excessive heat.

04

Carry out joints with minimal heat input.

05

Verify the shape and prepare the surface for finishing.

06

Select the appropriate technique according to the type of damage.

07

Carry out a repair project without distortion.

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Who it's for

  • Classic vehicle panel beater looking to specialise in Dent Repair Without Thermal Distortion.
  • Bodywork restorer looking to specialise in Dent Repair Without Thermal Distortion.
  • Paintless repair technician looking to specialise in Dent Repair Without Thermal Distortion.
  • Thin-sheet welder looking to specialise in Dent Repair Without Thermal Distortion.
  • Shape control technician looking to specialise in Dent Repair Without Thermal Distortion.
  • Classic vehicle restorer looking to specialise in Dent Repair Without Thermal Distortion.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter bodywork workshops.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • EN 10130 (cold-rolled low-carbon steel sheet)
  • ISO 4063 (welding processes)
  • ISO 9606-1 (welder qualification)
  • ISO 5817 (quality levels for welds)
  • ISO 14373 (resistance spot welding)
  • ISO 17637 (visual inspection)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Elastic and plastic behaviour of sheet metal
  2. 1.2Internal stresses in panels
  3. 1.3Thermal expansion and contraction
  4. 1.4Why heat distorts sheet metal
  5. 1.5Dents, creases and stretches
  6. 1.6Reading the dent and its order
  7. 1.7Types of damage in classic bodywork
  8. 1.8Low-crown panels
  9. 1.9Repairability assessment
  10. 1.10Practice: reading damage on a panel
  1. 2.1Hammer and dolly: on-and-off technique
  2. 2.2Levers and access rods
  3. 2.3Knockout hammer and spoons
  4. 2.4Paintless dent repair (PDR)
  5. 2.5Glue pulling
  6. 2.6Massaging stretched sheet metal
  7. 2.7Flat-head and pick tools
  8. 2.8Sequence from the outside to the centre
  9. 2.9Checking with a straightedge and file
  10. 2.10Workshop: cold dent removal on a door
  1. 3.1Shrinking with a planishing hammer
  2. 3.2Cold shrinking discs
  3. 3.3Friction shrinking with a smooth disc
  4. 3.4Mechanical jaw shrinker
  5. 3.5Tucking edges
  6. 3.6Correcting oil-canning in panels
  7. 3.7Monitoring the shrinking area
  8. 3.8Comparison with torch shrinking
  9. 3.9Limits and risks of each technique
  10. 3.10Laboratory: comparison of shrinking techniques
  1. 4.1Stitch spot welding
  2. 4.2Controlled cooling and sequences
  3. 4.3Low-intensity TIG
  4. 4.4Pulsed MIG welding
  5. 4.5Butt versus lap joints
  6. 4.6Copper heat sinks
  7. 4.7Structural bonding as an alternative
  8. 4.8Blind riveting in hidden areas
  9. 4.9Back-of-seam planishing
  10. 4.10Practice: panel patch without distortion
  1. 5.1Body file and reading highs
  2. 5.2Guide block sanding
  3. 5.3Minimum filler thicknesses
  4. 5.4Checking with raking light
  5. 5.5Flatness measurement
  6. 5.6Comparison with the symmetrical panel
  7. 5.7Preparation for painting
  8. 5.8Repair timing and budgeting
  9. 5.9Common errors and how to avoid them
  10. 5.10Case study: rear wing repair
  1. 6.1Selection of the damaged panel
  2. 6.2Dent diagnosis
  3. 6.3Work sequence plan
  4. 6.4Cold dent removal
  5. 6.5Controlled shrinking
  6. 6.6Joints and planishing
  7. 6.7Finishing and verification
  8. 6.8Photographic documentation
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Advanced Excel (repair log), Artec Studio (surface scanning), Geomagic Control X (shape comparison), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real cold-repair procedures using a hammer and dolly, controlled sheet shrinking and shape verification with templates. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:teaching staff with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, OT cyber-security, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Selection of the damaged panel

Explain the origin of thermal distortion in thin sheet metal.

Dent diagnosis

Repair dents using cold techniques.

Work sequence plan

Shrink the sheet without applying excessive heat.

Cold dent removal

Carry out joints with minimal heat input.

Controlled shrinking

Verify the shape and prepare the surface for finishing.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Classic vehicle panel beaterBodywork restorerPaintless repair technicianThin-sheet welderShape control technicianClassic vehicle restorer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with Advanced Excel (repair log), Artec Studio (surface scanning) and Geomagic Control X (shape comparison). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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