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GS96005-2:2021-11

BMWGroupStandardReleasedGS96005-2

2021-11

Replacementfor

GS96005-2:2018-12

Weldingtechnology

Drawnarcstudwelding

Testsandrework

Author,Standardizationdepartment

RicardaMeier

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GS96005-2:2021-11

Contents

1Scopeandpurpose3

2Normativereferences3

3Designation3

4Processmonitoring3

5Tests4

5.1General4

5.2Elementtype4

5.3Jointstrength6

5.4Functionaldimensions11

5.5Positiontest13

5.6Testfrequency13

6Rework13

6.1General13

6.2Steelelements13

6.3Aluminum13

6.4Reworkoptionsafterpaintcoat14

7Machinecapabilitystudy(MCS)14

7.1General14

7.2Stepsformachinecapability14

8Defects15

8.1General15

8.2Majordefect15

8.3Minordefect16

8.4De