3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
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Grinding aluminum parts
1.0 Recommended tools and equipment
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To carry out outer shell grinding work by hand or machine, you must use the recommended tools and equipment
(refer to Service Information 5 03 03 975).
The work area can be cleaned with conventional extractor systems (low dust concentration).
Weight-reduced aluminum front end structure (GRAV):
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To carry out grinding work by hand or machine, you must use the recommended tools and equipment (refer to
Service Information 5 03 03 975).
The work area can be cleaned with conventional extractor systems (low dust concentration).
Z 8 Spaceframe structure:
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To carry out machine grinding on the structure, you must use the recommended device with grinding dust extractor
facility (refer to Service Information 5 01 00 532).
The work area must be cleaned with the recommended explosion-proof extractor system (refer to Service
Information 5 01 00 532).
High dust concentration, explosion hazard!
2.0 Grinding outer shell and structure
Do not use any abrasives (grinding wheels, paper, etc.) which contain iron (risk of corrosion).
Always replace abrasives which have already been used to treat steel (risk of corrosion).
Use stainless steel wire brushes only (risk of corrosion).
Reduce speed of grinding machines. Excessive speeds cause a smearing effect.
Do not use coarse abrasive grains (only
≥
. 80).
Do not grind notches into the material (risk of cracking).
Do not grind the material thin.
RA Grinding aluminum parts
BMW AG - TIS
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