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Did the frame builder say they were going to re-treat it as part of the repair?
Also curious: what aluminium alloy(s) do they use?
EDIT: Not meant for ubey, but @yetidamo
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The link snottyotter posted is pretty comprehensive and explains it all.
Tldr. Yes, you do need to do it, and yes, small frame builders do do it. Because you have to if you want to have teeth.