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Yoshimura's New Motorcycle Exhaust Pipe Factory
The individual header parts are pre-assembled in a jig and welded by hand. There are 20 welding stations in total, with MIG welders for stainless steel systems and TIG welders for titanium. Some automation is incorporated, as preliminary welds are made with a rotating jig. A special process prevents contamination of the titanium welds. TIG welding is such an art that there are just four employees entrusted with that task. Yoshimura is the 12th largest buyer of titanium tubing in the world.
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