More than 1,000 new robots in the new body shop enable precisely crafted features, such as the laser -
brazed roof and trunk deck lid joints and consistent fits on every car.
Dodge's also included aerodynamic details like the laser -
brazed roof ditch, trapped hood design, and rear lower diffuser panel to increase the Dart's aerodynamic profile and its artful design.
The laser -
brazed roof construction makes for stronger welds and smoother, more aerodynamic lines.
A laser -
brazed roof, for instance, enhances the smoothness of sheetmetal seams while also saving a pound.
Not exact matches
Using laser
brazing on the
roof means a more fluid silhouette.
The
roof is assembled using laser
brazing, eliminating the need for «ditch channel» seams and cover trim, giving the car a sleeker appearance while saving half a kilogram compared to traditional spot welding.
Further, a new laser
brazing process that joins the dramatically arching
roof to the body side panels creates a clean appearance with no garnish over the rain channels.
Also introduced is advanced tri-focal laser -
brazing — the fastest at Ford with an operating speed of 60 millimeters per second — for cleaner, stronger and more precise joints between
roof and body side.