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This is important because if the joint moves during the brazing process, the finished bond will be weak and subject to failure. </p> <h22><a href="http://navyaviation.tpub.com/14001/css/Fluxing-125.htm">Fluxing</a> </hh2> <p>The method of application varies, depending upon the form of flux being used and the type of metal you are brazing. Refer to the material on fluxes previously described. It is extremely important that the <a href="http://electriciantraining.tpub.com/14176/css/Flux-75.htm">flux</a> is suitable for your job. </p> <h2>Brazing </h2> <p>The next step is to heat the parts to the correct brazing temperature. Adjust the torch flame (oxygas) to a neutral flame because this flame gives the best results under normal conditions. A reducing flame produces an exceptionally neat-looking joint, but strength is sacrificed. An <a href="http://armyordnance.tpub.com/OD0017/Oxidizing-Flame-122.htm">oxidizing flame</a> will produce a strong joint but it has a rough-looking surface. </p> <p>The best way to determine the temperature of the joint, as you heat it, is by watching the behavior of the flux. The flux first dries out as the moisture (water) boils off at 212°F. Then the flux turns milky in color and starts to bubble at about 600°F. Finally, it turns into a clear liquid at about 1100°F. That is just short of the brazing temperature. The clear appearance of the <a href="http://electriciantraining.tpub.com/14176/css/Flux-75.htm">flux</a> indicates that it is time to start adding the <a href="http://enginemechanics.tpub.com/14119/Filler-Metal-312.html">filler metal</a>. The heat of the joint, not the flame, should melt the filler metal. When the temperature and alignment are proper, the filler metal spreads over the metal surface and into the joint by capillary attraction. 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Excess metal left on the joint can be filed smooth. </p> <p>The above described procedure is a general one, but it applies to the three major types of brazing: silver, copper alloy, and aluminum. The differences being the base metals joined and the <a href="http://draftingmanuals.tpub.com/14276/css/Chapter-1-Composition-11.htm">composition</a> of the filler metals.</ <a href="Braze-Welding-126.htm" class="continuereading">Continue Reading</a> <div class="clr"></div> </div> <div class="clr"></div> </div> <div class="left_side_big r"> <div class="left_side white"> <div class="pad_inside">  </div> <div class="clr"></div> </div> <div class="clr"></div> </div> <div class="clr"></div> <div class="bg"></div> <div class="block_margin"></div> <div class="clr"></div> </div> <div class="clr"></div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="clr"></div> <div class="footer"> <div class="main_resize"> © Copyright Integrated Publishing, Inc. 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