OEM companies, manufacturers, fabricators and prototype developers may all required brazing and heat treating surfaces to create the parts and the finish they need. Some companies try to do this process in-house, but they quickly find out that brazing metals requires expertise and the right equipment.
By taking a look at the value of using a specialized service to complete your brazing requirements you can easily see the advantage. Remember, this is not the same as working with a general metal finishing or fabricating company that does brazing on the side.
Working with a business that has a focus on brazing and metal treating will provide the latest in technology and equipment. It will also result in superior brazing results and beautiful finishes with all types of metals including stainless steels and brazing two different metals.
Experience
Every aspect of preparing the metals for brazing to carrying through the process has to be carefully considered, implemented and uniformly applied. Simple issues such as not completely cleaning the surface of oil and grease can dramatically impact the strength of the braze.
With a company specializing in brazing metals, these processes are a daily practice. They know how to handle the parts to avoid contamination after cleaning, how to manage complex brazing jobs for complete joint strength and how to deliver the product on time and to specifications on every job.
Correct Design
One of the most critical factors in creating a braze that is aesthetically pleasing as well as strong and durable is the design of the joint itself. Not only will the joint need to be designed perfectly, but it will also be essential to choose the right brazing method for the part.
When there is a mismatch in either the joint design or the brazing method, one of two issues can happen. The joint may hold and have the strength required, but it may look poorly constructed and not representative of the quality product you wish to market.
The second possible issue is a total failure of the joint. Without the ability to quality check the finished products and the process, this failure may be initially undetected. Using a specialized brazing metal avoids these issues and results in a perfect braze every time on every part and component.
Another factor to consider is the expertise and troubleshooting support of the brazing company. These professionals can often look at a component and make recommendations to either improve the joint for strength or help to lower the cost of the brazing through reducing waste or recommending design changes.