INSTALLATION PREPARATIONS
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Rough Cutting of New Parts
• For cut-and-join areas, allow for an overlap of 30-50 mm {1.18-1.97 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 CO2 gas shielded-arc welder to make the plug welds.
Making Holes for CO2 Arc Welding
• For places that cannot be spot welded, make a hole for CO2 arc welding using a punch or drill as follows.
(mm {in})
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Panel thickness (ø)
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Hole diameter (ø)
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0.60-0.90 {0.02-0.03}
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5 {0.19}
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0.91-1.20 {0.04-0.05}
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6 {0.23}
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1.21-1.80 {0.051-0.07}
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8 {0.31}
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1.81-4.50 {0.071-0.17}
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10 {0.39}
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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.
