General information
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- The following procedures are used for repairs:
- MAG welding (M etal Ac tive G as welding)
- Resistance pressure spot welding (referred to in the following and in the repair instructions as spot welding).
- Take the number and location of weld spots and MAG weld seams from the separated part. Replace areas inaccessible to spot-welding tongs with MAG plug/spot welds at the same distance. Diameter of bores for plug/spot welds 8 mm.
- In the case of emissions extraction, observe a minimum distance of 30 cm for MAG welding during the welding process. Otherwise the inert gas would be drawn off.
- Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions for use.