The Future of Audi Collision Repair CCIF Calgary, September Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager

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1 The Future of Audi Collision Repair CCIF Calgary, September 2015 Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager

2 Agenda Audi Vehicle Technology and Architecture History of Audi Vehicle Design Future Technology 2 September 2015 Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager

3 History of Audi 1899 August Horch & Cie founded in Cologne Germany 1909 Horch leaves the company and forms Audi Automobilwerke 1923 Audi builds first aluminum car based on the Type K 3 September 2015 Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager

4 History of Audi continued 1932 Auto Union AG is formed after the merger of four automobile manufacturers: Audi, Horch, Wanderer and DKW 1937 The Auto Union Type C Streamliner race car is introduced All aluminum body on steel chassis 16 cylinder, 560hp car driven by Bernd Rosemeyer breaks 400km/h barrier for the first time on normal roads 4 September 2015 Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager

5 History of Audi continued 1964 Volkswagen Group acquires Auto Union 1965 The first new vehicle since WWII goes into production and is launched as an Audi model 1969 Advertising slogan Vorsprung durch Technik appears for the first time Literal translation: Advancement through technology 5 September 2015 Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager

6 Advancements in Audi Structural Design CFRP-intensive bodywork* Hybrid material bodywork Aluminum-intensive bodywork Al-Steel bodywork Steel-intensive bodywork TODAY FUTURE * Carbon fiber reinforced plastics 6 September 2015 Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager

7 The new Audi TT European Model 7 September 2015 Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager

8 TT Coupe body structure MQB platform The Coupe is nearly as long as the predecessor model at in (4180 mm). The wheelbase has grown by 1.4 in (37 mm) to 98.6 in (2505 mm). The body width of 72.1 in (1832 mm) and height of 53.2 in (1353 mm) is the same as in the predecessor model. 8 September 2015 Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager

9 TT Coupe body structure Materials Sheet aluminum Aluminum casting Aluminum profile Ultra-high strength steel (hot-formed) Advanced high strength steel High strength steel Low strength steel 9 September 2015 Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager 87.8 lb (39.5 kg) of hot-formed steel in the underbody. 23 percent higher rigidity than predecessor.

10 TT Coupe body structure 2 nd and 3 rd generation comparison Torsional rigidity increased by 23 % Less weight than the predecessor Higher crash resistance Higher local rigidity Center of gravity lowered by.39 in (10 mm) The new TT is more rigid and lighter than its predecessor 10 September 2015 Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager

11 TT Coupe body structure MQB platform 2nd generation 3rd generation Distinctive body concept with vertical separation of aluminum and steel areas. Integrated in MQB platform. Horizontal separation of aluminum and steel areas. 11 September 2015 Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager

12 Repair concepts Thermal "hot" and mechanical "cold" joining techniques 83.1 yd (76) m of adhesive 44 solid punch rivets 5.3 yd (4.9) m of laserwelded seams 1113 semi-tubular punch rivets 199 clinching points 3020 spot welds 128 flow-drill screws 2.0 yd (1.9 m) MIG/MAG welds 12 September 2015 Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager

13 2016 Audi Q7 13European September 2015 model Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager

14 2016 Q7 body structure Sheet aluminum Aluminum casting Aluminum profile Ultra high strength steel (hot formed) Advanced high strength steel High strength steel Soft steel Vehicle structure is now 41% aluminum 14 September 2015 Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager

15 Q7 - New joining techniques Punch Riveting - The joining of ultra high strength hot-formed components requires a new special semi hollow rivet in the case of the Audi Q7. Friction element welding - The rotating friction element initially penetrates the upper aluminum layer and then produces a frictional join with the basic material (ultra high strength hot-shaped steel) through the application of frictional heat and high axial pressure. 15 September 2015 Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager

16 2016 Audi R8 Coupé European Model 16 September 2015 Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager

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18 The future of Audi collision repair Structural complexity is driving the need for upgrades in education, equipment and repair strategy: New Repair Techniques Workplace Safety Prevent Cross Contamination Quality Repairs 18 September 2015 Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager

19 The future of Audi collision repair We will still have 2 tiers: Ultra Materials Small subset will be CFRP capable Hybrid Construction 19 September 2015 Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager

20 The future of Audi collision repair Hybrid Repair Shops: Must upgrade to clean room Will repair steel vehicles and hybrid materials including structural aluminum that is not welded into the vehicle Ultra Advanced Materials Shops: Will be capable of hybrid repairs Achieve and maintain Audi Din ISO welding certification Attend all aluminum structural training Small subset to be CFRP certified 20 September 2015 Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager

21 Questions? Please forward questions to: Scott Wideman - collision@audi.ca 21 September 2015 Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager

22 Thank you. 22 September 2015 Scott Wideman Collision Program Manager