Welding solution

After a historic economic downturn due to Covid-19, followed by more recent global disruptions and shortage of
microchips, the automotive industry is passing through one of its most challenging periods in history. Triggered
by environmental, social and government (ESG) policies worldwide, the industry has embarked upon a journey to
produce cleaner, lighter and safer cars. One of the most significant global trends is the focus on electric vehicles
(EVs) and the crucial improvement of battery performance and charging infrastructure. To produce affordable
EVs and gain market share, OEM’s and suppliers are forced to search for next level efficiency and re-think every
manufacturing step in the supply chain, including the use of even more robotics and automation in production.
For car body components, the trend in the automotive industry is shifting towards the use of thinner, high tensile
strength steel, pre-coated components and aluminium parts. Welding these components efficiently at a high
quality standard requires total control of the welding process, enabled by advances in automation and software
and the use of dedicated welding consumables.
As a full daughter of the Hyundai conglomerate, HYUNDAI WELDING has been involved in the development and
supply of welding products for its world famous car division. The resulting wide range of automotive consumables
includes innovative solutions for the welding of main car body frames and panels, suspension components and
exhaust systems. A good example is SM-70MT; our ultra-low silicates solid wire which allows electro-deposited (E-)
coating without post-weld cleaning. With products like these, we support automotive manufacturers all over the
world to increase their efficiency, productivity and competitiveness.