Brazing Copper To Stainless Steel

But will also cost more and requires the use of an acetylene or mapp gas torch to melt the brazing rod.

Brazing copper to stainless steel.

The joint will only be as strong as the silver solder itself. Tune in for today s tips on torch brazing stainless steel. Regardless of the type of work you need done we guarantee it will be finished by the expected. The brazing rod should be melted by the heat of the metal pieces being joined not by direct contact with the flame of the torch.

Recommended rods by metal type. Use the right brazing rod material for the metal used in your project. Specializing in brazing and annealing for chromium alloys such as stainless steel we treat other materials as well including carbon steel mild steel and copper. Here are basic tips for silver brazing copper to steel or stainless steel.

Thats a good indication that brazing material flowed where it was needed. You can purchase brazing rods with varying of silver content and either flux coated or un coated rod. Brazing copper will provide a stronger bond because of the high of silver in the brazing rod. You can use any silver solder but you will need an acid based flux.

For over 40 years franklin brazing has been a leader in the heat treating industry. Use a torch that produces a high intensity flame. Brazing stainless steels requires adequate planning as the alloys used to form joints must have properties compatible with the base metal. Copper phosphorous brazing welding rods.

How to braze stainless steel to copper. However a key advantage is that many dissimilar metals can be joined to stainless steels by brazing. All i had on that day was a cutting torch but it allowed for a soft enough flame to get the job done. Generally welding holds stainless steel parts together best.

The brazing process can yield strong joints that are ductile clean and smooth.