Yes, you can braze with a stick welder, but it's not the ideal tool for the job. Stick welders are designed for welding thicker materials, so they put out more heat than is necessary for brazing. This can make it difficult to control the heat and can lead to warped or damaged materials.
Yes, you can braze without flux, but it is not recommended. Flux helps to clean the surfaces of the metals being joined and prevents oxidation.
You can use welding rod to braze, but it is not the ideal tool for the job. Welding rod is designed for welding, not for brazing. It will work in a pinch, but it is not the best tool for the job.
Yes, you can braze with a plumbers torch. The torch is used to heat the metals to be joined so that the filler metal can flow between them.
5/5
For joining and repairing of Copper, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel and Cast Iron.
Meets AWS A5.8 BAg-7. Cadmium-Free.
Made in USA by Aufhauser Corp
For general purpose brazing of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys excluding aluminum.
Fluxed coated 56% Silver brazing rods, 1/16" Core. (3 Sticks)
$234
These rods perform admirably. To attach SS to SS or SS to Cu for my DIY projects, they have exceptional tensile strength, and the flux does a great job of cleaning a dirty surface to create a strong union. These rods have been utilised with propane and MAPP.When I called Aufhauser, the staff was courteous and accommodating.The only problem I have with flux-coated rods is that I occasionally burn the flux off the rod, which makes the flux wear out more quickly than the rod.I'll definitely make another buy.
4.4/5
Applications include welding filler wire and spray and flame metalizing wire
It contains silicon additives which result in improved fluidity of the weld pool
It has a bright weld finished making it a popular choice for welders
$234
These have performed great for my little repairs of 7" thin wall ally vacuum pipe/nozzles and other items. You can do a lot of common aluminum repairs if you have 1/16 and 3/32.I would suggest giving them a thorough clean down and using some acetone to remove the slight smut that they have from the drawing process. They do a great job of cleaning. I always do this with ally rods out of habit to prevent contamination from ruining a weld. Keep in mind that aluminum prefers to be neat and orderly for good welding.I have no issues with the flow or the welding itself.In terms of strength and mechanical qualities, it is frequently stronger than the basic material I have been working with. I've used it to a lot of thin wall ally pipe for crack repair, worn edge build up, and reinforcement beads. I used it on a couple more items, but nothing really noteworthy. When everyone does their job, the weld is good and robust.
4.4/5
An excellent choice for joining plain or galvanized sheet metal as well as other coated steels
Joining copper, copper-silicon and copper-zincs to themselves or steel
Surfacing area subject to erosion
$234
An alternate filler for TIG and gas welding is silicon bronze. I don't have enough space to cover all of its uses or qualities here, but it is often employed when base metal compatibility is required and welding temperatures need to be kept reasonably low. This covers sheet metal and typical carbon steels, including coated steels and copper alloys. The product effectively fits the usage. The size (1/16" diameter) and quantity of filler in this package are well suited for the majority of popular uses.This SILBRZ filler has good quality overall. In terms of homogeneity and apparent imperfections, I have seen no problems with it in use. The filler produces a lovely bead and flows and bonds effectively (when used by a competent welder..).The price of this filler, as well as any alternative filler, is its only drawback. When compared to ordinary application fillers, this filler rod is very pricey. However, it is to be expected, and buyers are not kept in the dark about the price, so there is no special issue with this item.This product could be just what you need if you require an alternate filler and a traditional filler rod is not the ideal option. Make sure it is compatible with your base metal before making a purchase.Good product with no obvious flaws.
4.4/5
It contains silicon additives which result in improved fluidity of the weld pool
It has a bright weld finished making it a popular choice for welders
Applications include welding filler wire and spray and flame metalizing wire
$234
These have performed great for my little repairs of 7" thin wall ally vacuum pipe/nozzles and other items. You can do a lot of common aluminum repairs if you have 1/16 and 3/32.I would suggest giving them a thorough clean down and using some acetone to remove the slight smut that they have from the drawing process. They do a great job of cleaning. I always do this with ally rods out of habit to prevent contamination from ruining a weld. Keep in mind that aluminum prefers to be neat and orderly for good welding.I have no issues with the flow or the welding itself.In terms of strength and mechanical qualities, it is frequently stronger than the basic material I have been working with. I've used it to a lot of thin wall ally pipe for crack repair, worn edge build up, and reinforcement beads. I used it on a couple more items, but nothing really noteworthy. When everyone does their job, the weld is good and robust.
4.4/5
It has a bright weld finished making it a popular choice for welders
Applications include welding filler wire and spray and flame metalizing wire
It contains silicon additives which result in improved fluidity of the weld pool
$234
These have performed great for my little repairs of 7" thin wall ally vacuum pipe/nozzles and other items. You can do a lot of common aluminum repairs if you have 1/16 and 3/32.I would suggest giving them a thorough clean down and using some acetone to remove the slight smut that they have from the drawing process. They do a great job of cleaning. I always do this with ally rods out of habit to prevent contamination from ruining a weld. Keep in mind that aluminum prefers to be neat and orderly for good welding.I have no issues with the flow or the welding itself.In terms of strength and mechanical qualities, it is frequently stronger than the basic material I have been working with. I've used it to a lot of thin wall ally pipe for crack repair, worn edge build up, and reinforcement beads. I used it on a couple more items, but nothing really noteworthy. When everyone does their job, the weld is good and robust.
4.1/5
It offers excellent corrosion resistance when exposed to salt water
AWS A5.10, Welding current DCEP
ER5356 should be considered for welding 5000 series aluminum base metals
$234
Although the product packing was severely damaged and fragile, it wouldn't make sense to have excessively robust packaging because this is a consumable. Other kinds I've used had tubes that were more durable. Most importantly, it appears that the filler rod is of high quality. I've never purchased aluminium filler before, and I've never welded metal, so I can't compare performance. I only rated it four stars because I don't want to give the impression that this is excellent filler. I'm not sure whether it is, but it worked well for me, and the welds were sturdy.
3.4/5
Contains 12-Inch rods
Tensile strength: 40,000 psi
Joins copper to copper without flux, or copper to copper alloys (brass, and bronze)
Copper-phosphorous brazing/welding rods ideal for use in refrigeration, electrical and plumbing jobs
Working temp: 1,310-1,475-Degree farenheit
$234
These Copper-Phosphorous Brazing Rods were the cheapest I could find at the time, so I bought four packets of them. Even with the (3) little rods in each packet (each package weights 3 ounces! ), I still struggle to justify the price. Anyway, I usually used these copper rods for trellises and other enormous spinning constructions that I created for my lawn art. I shape and bend type "L" copper pipes that range in size from 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch and are used in all domestic potable water systems. The copper rods made joining the parts together the quickest and simplest, in my opinion. They create a remarkably solid bond that, when put to the test, remained intact even after being struck by a 2-pound sledgehammer! I use a Bernzomatic TS8000 - High Intensity Trigger Start Torch and a Worthington Cylinder 332585 14.1 oz Pre-Filled MAP-Pro Gas Torch Style Cylinder for my Mapp gas fuel. The maximum flame temperature is produced by the swirl flame, resulting in quicker welding and less fuel consumption. Observations and suggestions: Propane fuel will not work with copper rods. Propane burns at a temperature of only 1100–1200 degrees Fahrenheit, whereas acetylene Mapp fuel burns at 1300–1400 degrees F. DO NOT try to sweat or heat pipes using these rods, despite the manufacturer's assertion that they can do so with water inside. As the heated water rapidly turns into a gas (steam), it poses a risk of bursting the pipe and spewing scorching water. Due to the water in the pipe cooling the metal, I also highly doubt that it would achieve the right temperature to melt the rod. Use an emery cloth or sandpaper to smooth the metals' surfaces before joining them. The copper rods don't require flux, but the metal should be spotless and glossy. It seemed best to me to carefully warm the joint by keeping the flame from being too close. The very end of the flame tip should be two to three inches above the surface. Till you notice the metal surface starting to go from bright to dull, don't touch the rod to the joint. The rod will melt and roll off the metal to the ground if it is not heated sufficiently. This kind of "hard welding" or brazing is my favorite. Amazon consistently has the cheapest prices and the widest selection in my experience. If anyone has any questions about brazing, I'd be happy to respond.
Yes, you can braze with a soldering iron, but it's not the ideal tool for the job. A soldering iron doesn't get hot enough to properly braze most metals. You'll likely end up with a weak joint that won't hold up over time.
You can braze with oxy propane, but it is not recommended. Oxy propane can cause the metal to become brittle and can also cause the oxygen to react with the metal.
Yes, you can braze with a propane torch. Propane is a gas that is used in many torches to provide a hot flame. When using a propane torch to braze, you need to be sure that the area you are working in is well ventilated.
Brazing is a process where two pieces of metal are joined together by melting and flowing a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. Brazing is distinguished from welding in that it does not involve melting the workpieces and from soldering in using a higher temperatures and filler metals with a higher melting point.
There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on a number of factors, including the materials being joined, the thickness of the materials, the amount of overlap, and the type of braze or weld used. In general, however, a braze is not as strong as a weld.
Brazing is a joining process in which two pieces of metal are joined together by melting and flowing a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. Brazing is distinguished from welding in that it does not involve melting the work pieces and from soldering in that the filler metal melts at a higher temperature than the work piece metal.
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