Ford Kuga

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Body Repairs - General Information » Joining Techniques
Bonding and riveting

As with welding, bonding can also be combined with riveting. This connection technique has additional advantages. These are:

• Metallic and non-metallic materials can be joined together.
• Different thicknesses of materials can be used.
• The material does not have to be heated, and therefore does not warp.
• The rivet connection stabilizes the connected components during the adhesive hardening phase.

Welding

Resistance spot welding

MIG brazes

Soft soldering

Rivets

Bonding

Bonding and welding

Bonding and riveting