Brazing

Brazing

Brazing is a process
suitable for joining pieces
of mild steel (ideally of
similar thicknesses). The
process relies on the use of
a brass filler rod which,
when molten, is drawn by
capillary action into the
small gaps between the two
pieces if steel.
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This method of joining metals

uses very high temperatures
(around 900 C) and produces
a strong joint with minimum
distortion of the original
work pieces
Brazing (equipment required)

Flux
Goggles

Gloves

Brazing Rod
Emery Cloth
(Made from Brass)

Work piece
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Stage 1: For successful brazing the both parts of metal must be cleaned
thoroughly all rust, paint, grease and oil must be removed. This can
be done with an Angle Grinder, File or Emery cloth
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Stage 2: Apply Flux. The flux helps clean the metal and has two purposes
1. To prevent the steel oxidising. 2. To dissolve any oxides already present
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Stage 3: Place the work piece on the forge.

Safety : Always check that the bricks on the forge are cool before you
touch them
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Too Cold

Stage 4: Heat the work piece up to cherry red stage.

(Make sure both pieces are evenly heated)
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Stage 5: Heat the tip of the

brazing rod up and
dip in Flux

The bend on
one end of
the Brazing
rod will let
you know
what end is
cool and safe
to hold.
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Stage 6:Touch the tip of the brazing rod along the join.
(If the work is at the correct temperature the brazing rod should melt
without help from the torch)
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Stage 7: Allow the work piece to cool slowly

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Stage 8: Clean any flux residue ( This can often be done with water however
it may be necessary to use a wire brush to loosen the residue first)
The End