Preparing Connection Areas Of The Body For Installing The Gusset Plate

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Align contact surfaces and connections of the body.
De-burr connection points and prepare them for joining.
Prepare connection areas of the body.

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Connection areas
1. 3.1 Prepare marked areas -A - for bonding and riveting.
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2. 3.2 Prepare marked area -B - for applying a full steel weld.