INSTALLATION PREPARATIONS
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Rough Cutting of New Parts
• For cut-and-join areas, allow for an overlap of 30—50 mm {1.2—1.9 in} with the remaining area on the body side and then rough-cut the new parts.
Determination of Welding Method
• If the total thickness at the area to be welded is 3 mm {0.12 in} or more, use a gas shielded-arc welder to make the plug welds.
Making Holes for Arc Welding
• For places that cannot be spot welded, make a hole for arc welding using a punch or drill as follows.
(mm {in})
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Panel thickness (φ)
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Hole diameter (φ)
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0.60—0.90 {0.024—0.035}
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5.0 {0.20}
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0.91—1.20 {0.036—0.047}
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6.0 {0.24}
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1.21—1.80 {0.0477—0.0708}
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8.0 {0.31}
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1.81—4.50 {0.072—0.177}
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10.0 {0.394}
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• Grind the shaded section indicated in the diagram below and create a hole in the part where the 3—4 plates are put together. Also, weld the plates together tightly so that gaps do not develop.
Application of Weld-through Primer
• For treatment against corrosion, remove the paint grease, and other material from the portion of new part and body to be welded, and apply weld-through primer.
