Difference Between Soldering and Brazing :
Sr. No.
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Soldering
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Brazing
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1.
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It is the method of joining two or more pieces of metal by means of
fusible alloy or metal.
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It is the method of joining similar or dissimilar metals by heating
and melting filler between metals that joins them.
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2.
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Filler material in soldering also called as Solder. It is mostly composed of
lead and tin.
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Filler material in brazing also called spelter .It is composed of silver-base,
copper-base alloys. Mostly brass is used as filler.
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3.
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Zinc chloride is used as flux.
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Borax is used as flux.
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4.
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Weaker joint than brazing
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Stronger joint than soldering.
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5.
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It is done in the temperature range between 1500 c to 4000
c.
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It is done in the temperature range between 6000 c to 8500
c.
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6.
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Skilled worker not required.
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Skilled worker requires.
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7.
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Less costly.
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Expensive.
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8.
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Preheating of base metal is not required.
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Preheating of base metal is required.
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9.
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Mostly used in electrical, electronics industry.
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Used in mechanical industry, pipe fittings, automobile.
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