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At the time of production planning for the A8
it was felt that laser welding of aluminium
alloys was not yet fully achievable, which is
one of the reasons why MIG welding was
chosen.
However, serious consideration was given to
alternative welding methods already in the
concept phase of the A2-Space-Frame.
For just a few years now powerful enough
laser sources have been available that meet
the necessary requirements for aluminium
and can be used in production.
SSP239_056 SSP239_055
Laser weld seams
SSP239_073
SSP239_054
Laser weld seams in the ASF
®
of the Audi A2