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Note
♦
Use - 4D0 898 103- sheet metal for practice welding and re‐
pairs.
♦
Refer to the training documentation on aluminium welding for
further details.
Placing backing plate of same material behind joint
Backing plate of same material -C- is made from remnants of new
part -B- or old part -A-. Also place backing plate of same material
behind joint at beaded panel edges. The material is cut for small
cross-sections or large panel edges.
– Bevel both panels to an angle of 45°. Round off outer edge
(radius = R3) and chamfer inner edge.
There must be a gap of 3 to 4 mm between panel tips.
Equipment
Only equipment which is listed as approved in the workshop
equipment catalogue may be used.
WARNING
♦ Always use an extraction system when performing weld‐
ing and grinding work.
♦ Welding and grinding must never be performed simulta‐
neously in the same working area.
♦ Working area must be cleaned at regular intervals as nec‐
essary to remove dust.
♦ Compressed air must NOT be used to blow out dust de‐
posits.
♦ The extraction system must be cleaned at regular inter‐
vals.
♦ In addition, the relevant accident prevention and industrial
safety regulations must be observed.
6.6 Laser welding
Note
This joining technique is only used during the manufacture of the
vehicle.
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