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Disc Welding – What to consider?
Many factors depend on the technical condition and structural integrity of the discs – the life of tire service, the handling of the car, the efficiency of the braking and even the fuel consumption. Unfortunately, poor quality road surface and sudden mechanical impacts on obstacles can damage the discs – causing deformations, cracks or even breaking larger and smaller fragments from the discs. Disc welding is one of disk repair serviceshowever, there are some restrictions on the application of this method.
What discs can be welded?
Although most of the most popular European, Korean and Japanese manufacturers as BmwRenault, Toyota and others offer both alloy and steel discs, most often only alloy wheels will be welded. Aluminum alloys made light alloy discs that are both more expensive and more sophisticated than steel discs are sensitive to mechanical shocks and easily crack, so quality disc welding Can help extend their life life. On the other hand, welding of cheaper and simpler steel discs does not pay economically and must be replaced in the event of damage. Disc welding can most often help:
- prevent cracks;
- Restore broken disc fragments.
How does disc welding do?
If it is decided to weld the disc, the damage site should first be thoroughly cleaned of dirt, oxide and paint particles for good grip. Then, using TIG welding technology, the damage site is filled with high quality metal alloy. In order discs They could fully recover their original appearance, and they are also sanded and painted after welding.
How long does a welded drive last?
Disc welding changes their internal structure because the discs are exposed to high temperatures during the process. Even after cooling the discs, they produce internal voltages that can contribute to re -cracking, especially in situations where the corrected gap has been too large or the repair has been done carelessly. For this reason, the lifetime of the welded disk is difficult to predict. In addition, the fact that welded disks will not be able to pass the technical inspection of the car. Therefore, it is advisable to evaluate other repair services or disc replacement before welding the discs.
What is the safest alternative to welded discs?
The safest and long -term reliable alternative to cracked disks is replacing them with new or high -quality used discs with proven origin. Like tires, discs have a wide range of price ranging from the original TissueBMW, Toyota and other car manufacturers certified premium and mid -range discs, to cheaper independent manufacturers of aftermarket discs. Therefore, every car owner can find the most advantageous solution.
What does MMK tire center offer?
The MMK Tire Center offers the wider range of new tires and discs in Latvia for all the most popular car brands, such as VolvoŠkoda, Toyota or Lexus. Not only will our knowledgeable professionals help find the most suitable model in the diverse drive offer, but they will also appreciate the damaged disc and recommend the most advantageous solution. Take Online record You can already have MMK tire center website.
