Making Holes For Co Arc Welding; Application Of Weld-Through Primer; Efficient Installation Of Body Panels; Checking Preweld Measurements And Watching - Mazda MX-5 2007 Bodyshop Manual

Making Holes for CO Arc Welding
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• For places that cannot be spot welded, make a hole for CO
Panel thickness (ø)
0.60—0.90 {0.02—0.03}
0.91—1.20 {0.04—0.05}
1.21—1.80 {0.051—0.07}
1.81—4.50 {0.071—0.17}
• 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.
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EFFICIENT INSTALLATION OF BODY PANELS

Checking Preweld Measurements And Watching

• Align to the standard reference dimensions,
based upon the body dimensions illustration, so
that new parts are installed in the correct position.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
(mm {in})
Hole diameter (ø)
5 {0.19}
6 {0.23}
8 {0.31}
10 {0.39}
arc welding using a punch or drill as follows.
2
φ
10mm{0.39in}
30°
30°
Outer panel
Middle panel
Inner panel
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