Distortion training table

A method for training workers, comprising:

• positioning a plurality of vacuum arms on a distortion training table;
• positioning a plurality of locator arms on the distortion training table in proximity to at least some of the vacuum arms;
• positioning a body panel on at least some of the locator arms to situate an inner surface of the body panel adjacent to at least some of the vacuum arms;
• applying suction to the inner surface of the body panel using at least some of the vacuum arms wherein the suction creates non-destructive distortions on an outer surface of the body panel;
• and
• instructing the workers to recognize the distortions on the outer surface of the body panel.

A method for training workers, comprising:

• positioning a plurality of vacuum arms on a tilt-table top of a distortion training table wherein the tilt-table top is situated in a horizontal position;
• positioning a plurality of locator arms on the tilt-table top in proximity to at least some of the vacuum arms;
• positioning a body panel on at least some of the locator arms to situate an inner surface of the body panel adjacent to at least some of the vacuum arms;
• applying suction to the inner surface of the body panel using at least some of the vacuum arms wherein the suction creates non-destructive distortions on an outer surface of the body panel;
• instructing the workers in tactile recognition of the distortions on the outer surface of the body panel;
• moving the tilt-table top from the horizontal position to a vertical position;
• and
• instructing the workers in visual recognition of the distortions on the outer surface of the body panel.