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Friction element welding is used on the nulti-material bodyshell to join ultra-high-strength steel to aluminum components. There are different types of friction elements -standard friction elements and countersunk head friction elements. This document describes the various options for replacing all friction element welded joints. The procedure to be used is specified at the releva it points in the Bodyshell Workshop Service Information s.
Friction element welded joints