One of the most critical aspects of choosing any type of production or fabrication method for a part or component is the overall cost. When a part or component requires the joining of similar or different metals or alloys, brazing is often the best option.
There are two basic options with brazing. One is manual brazing processes, which includes the manual application of the braze filler metal and then the application of the heat to the joint, followed by the required cooling.
The other option is furnace brazing, which allows for the parts to be set up on a belt with the metal filler and the joint in place, and then allow for heating and cooling through an automated belt system. This process draws the belt with the assembled and prepped parts through the furnace in a steady, timed and controlled manner. This process has been carefully designed to allow for optimal heating, allowing the braze filler metal to fully move up through the joint by capillary action, creating a superior joint to welding or other methods.
The Scalability Factor
The choice of furnace brazing makes the production cost of each part and component lower by increasing the volume of production. With continuous mesh belt brazing services, even extremely high volume orders can be completed in short periods of time. This is also essential for scalability, with the option to increase order volume easy to handle for the heat treatment service.
With the full automation of the system, including the application of the basing paste using robotic systems or automated types of application gun systems, the process is not limited by the speed of human operators. It is also much more accurate, with the precision application of the paste around the joint as well as the precise heating and cooling times provides a superior finished product at higher production rates and lower production costs.
