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Audi: Who Requires Or Recommends MIG Brazing?
I-CAR · March 17, 2021 · Audi
Summary
This article outlines Audi's specific requirements and restrictions regarding MIG brazing (referred to as MIG soldering by Audi). It highlights that MIG brazing is not approved to replace factory laser soldering on steel parts, is not used to repair aluminum parts that were factory-brazed, and must only be performed when explicitly directed by vehicle-specific repair manuals.
What to do on the job
Always consult the vehicle-specific Audi Body Repair manual to verify if MIG brazing is approved for the specific joint, and never use MIG brazing to replace factory laser-soldered steel joints or on factory-brazed aluminum parts.
How to use it
Use this document to justify why MIG brazing cannot be used as a blanket repair method on Audi vehicles. It serves as official documentation to defend the necessity of researching vehicle-specific repair manuals for approved joining methods, and specifically prohibits MIG brazing on factory laser-soldered steel or factory-brazed aluminum.
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