When you need the advantages of brazing – strength, toughness, leak-tightness – but production volumes are small or the design is unusual, torch brazing may be the best method for your job.

In this method, a torch is used to heat the joint and melt the filler material. The joint is protected from oxidation by using filler materials that melt well below the oxidizing temperatures of the parent materials, or by the application of a flux. Afterwards the assembly is thoroughly cleaned. When performed by a skilled operator (such as the ones at Thermal-Vac), torch brazing is a very versatile technique which produce consistently high-quality connections.

Most metals can be torch brazed, with the exception of a few such as titanium, zirconium and certain stainless steels. If your application requires these materials, we will be happy to discuss alternate brazing techniques to suit your needs. Talk to the brazing pros at Thermal-Vac for advice on the best methods and materials for your job, and for tips on how best to design for it. It’s one of the many services that make up the Thermal-Vac Advantage.

Thermal-Vac is one of North America’s leading, independently owned precision brazing, heat treating and metal finishing firms. With nearly three decades of diversified industry and application experience, we have earned a reputation for outstanding performance, personalized service and attention to detail. Leverage our expertise by allowing us to serve your company’s precision brazing and heat treating needs.