Body in white

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000666",
  "term": "Body in white",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The stage in automobile manufacturing where the vehicle's sheet metal components have been welded together to form the car's basic structure, before any paint, trim, or mechanical components are added. This unpainted assembly includes the frame, chassis, and body panels. It represents the structural integrity and geometric accuracy of the vehicle.",
  "synonyms": [
    "BIW"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "see_also": [
    "BIW",
    "body in black"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Body in White",
    "es": "carrocería en blanco",
    "fr": "caisse en blanc"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/body-in-white/"
}