Welding in automotive repair
Micro TIG welding is an indispensable addition to automotive workshops, especially in the faithful restoration and repair of valuable vehicles. With its unique combination of precision and versatility, it enables the production of high-quality joints on thin-walled sheet metal and light metals. And best of all, the Lampert welding process is virtually distortion-free and reduces reworking to an absolute minimum.
Adjusting the repair panel
With the Lampert welding process, any repair panel can be quickly and safely adapted and welded to the shape of the bodywork – with virtually no distortion. Even a complete in-house production and new production of repair panels are no problem. Thermal problems and material distortion are now a thing of the past.
Welding of a replacement piece
Rust holes or damage to the sheet metal? The Lampert welding process allows you to insert a repair piece into the sheet metal with virtually no distortion. The advantage: reworking is reduced to an absolute minimum and extensive reworking with filler or body filler is no longer necessary. The Lampert welding process also avoids stresses in the material and therefore guarantees a long-lasting and value-preserving repair.
Repair of cylinder head
Fine welding also enables the targeted repair of cracks and defects in cylinder heads. In the video, we show the build-up welding of aluminum welding rod in an aluminum cylinder head. The deposited material forms a 100 % homogeneous bond with the cylinder head – again with virtually no distortion and without thermal overload. All you have to do after the repair is have the cylinder head resurfaced and it will be ready for use again for many years.
Porsche Targa: Close the holes in the stainless steel bar
The striking roll bar of the Porsche Targa is made of polished stainless steel – holes from retrofitted add-on parts are particularly noticeable here. This video, created in collaboration with stainlessrepair.de, shows how such holes can be closed with pinpoint accuracy using the Micro Arc Welder. After grinding and brushing, there is nothing left to see of the repair – the bracket shines again in its original condition.
DeLorean DMC-12: Close the antenna hole in the fender
Conversions and retrofits often leave unwanted traces – such as the hole in the fender of this DeLorean DMC-12 caused by a subsequently removed radio antenna. In cooperation with stainlessrepair.de, this video shows how the hole is neatly closed with the Micro Arc Welder. Thanks to the targeted, minimal application of heat, the characteristic brushed surface of the stainless steel can be restored without a visible seam after grinding and brushing.
DeLorean DMC-12: Repair of a defect in the stainless steel
The DeLorean DMC-12 is one of the few production vehicles with a brushed stainless steel body – which makes repairs to the surface a particular challenge. In this video, in collaboration with stainlessrepair.de, we show how a defect in the stainless steel of the DMC-12 can be precisely welded with the Micro Arc Welder. Subsequent grinding and brushing makes the repair almost invisible – the appearance of the original surface is completely retained.
Cracks and wear can occur at the edges of carburetors due to thermal stress over a long period of time. Simply replacing typical wear parts and seals is no longer sufficient in this case; the defects in the metal must be welded.
Nameplates and lettering in particular have a high collector’s value and are an indispensable part of valuable vehicles. Due to a lack of spare parts availability or high prices for such plates, often only a repair will lead to success. We will show you how you can repair a nameplate using build-up welding and restore it to its original condition.
Classic cars require frequent maintenance or repair work, and not every spare part is still available on the market. This means that in some cases, the repair of components is the last resort. In the following report, we show how the broken hinge of an old BMW seat bench is repaired by welding with our Micro Arc Welder.
