Volkswagen Passat '97, Руководство пользователя

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Solvents
Even during production, every effort is made to
keep environmental pollution to a minimum.
To achieve this, the following measures were
taken:
l
Full galvanisation means much less
wax and PVC underseal
l Water-dilutable paints including
water-based clear coat
l Stringent requirements for materials ensure
lower emissions in the vehicle interior
Resources
Raw materials and energy are in limited supply
on the planet Earth.
We must use them sparingly.
To achieve this, the following measures were
taken:
l
Less energy consumption during production
through the use of new joining techniques
(e.g. laser welding) and complete assemblies
(e.g. side section of body),
l Full galvanisation and an 11-year warranty
against corrosion perforation ensure high
value retention and conservation of
resources.
Take laser welding for example:
During laser welding, a highly concentrated
light beam with a high energy content is used
instead of a gas flame to join the components.
No additional welding material is required, as
is the case during MIG welding for example.
Laser welded seams are extremely clean and
do not need to be reworked.
Laser welding offers a more favourable energy
balance than conventional welding techniques.
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