Laser Brazed Roof

Implementing laser brazing for the ditch joint attaching the roof and the side panel of the car.

Laser brazed roof.

It s a new process for acura that allows the roof to be seamlessly joined with the side panels. Bonding applications in the automotive industry have increased significantly during recent years. Thanks to these advantages laser brazing is employed for visible joints in areas such as tailgates roof joints and c columns. Sometimes reducing cost can also improve aesthetics and lead to better cars.

Learn everything you need to know about roof repair in special laser brazed roofs applying oem approved repair methods. Laser brazing is a widely used process for joining closure panels in automotive manufacturing exemplified by joints such as the upper to lower panels of a liftgate or the roof to body side outer panels. Laser brazing high mechanical stability minimal heat affected zones and smooth surfaces. Compared to laser beam or spot welding brazing welding improves the aesthetics of the joint so clearly that a roof seam no longer has to be covered by a plastic strip.

One new development acura is especially proud of is the tlx s new laser brazed roof. This technique has become possible with the first fiber coupled processing lasers the lamp pumped nd yag lasers. This procedure differs a lot from any honda roof replacement procedure we have seen in the past. Brazing is a joining process whereby a filler metal or alloy is heated to melting temperatures above 450 c and distributed between two or more close fitting parts without actually melting the base material.

A big change to take note of is the outer roof replacement procedure. From the factory the accords roof is attached with weld bonding in the corners and laser brazing on the sides.