Increasingly, brazing and soldering are practical choices for manufacturers looking for creative ways to reduce manufacturing costs and/or join complex geometries that may have substrates made of various base metals.
Quality control for these low-temperature applications is very important in order to ensure a competitive advantage. To get the greatest impact from your brazing program and to ensure consistent quality, consult with a materials laboratory like Element.
The benefits of Element experience
Element engineers, chemists, and failure analysts provide support to help your business:
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Reduce rejects due to leak issues
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Evaluate and resolve joint strength problems or failures
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Address corrosion
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Provide optimal part preparation
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Assist with the selection of filler metal and flux
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Train and qualify operators
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Develop procedures and qualification in accordance with AWS and ASME Codes
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Conduct brazing and soldering audits
Brazing testing and weld evaluation services add value to your programs.
The quality approvals and accreditations you need
Element experts have hands-on experience with AWS and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes, including the use of aluminum, copper, silver, gold, and nickel filler metals to braze both metallic and non-metallic substrates using common heating methods such as torch, induction, resistance or furnace.