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6.9 Replacement joining techniques in re‐
pair work (aluminium)
In production For repair measures
MIG welding MIG welding
Spot welding Not used
MIG soldering/braz‐
ing
Not used
Laser welding Bonding and riveting
Bonding Bonding and riveting
Punch riveting Punch riveting
Pop riveting Pop rivets
Only use pop rivets specified in Workshop
Manual.
As a rule, commercially available pop riv‐
ets do not provide sufficient strength.
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