Re: Does anyone know, for sure, if brass can be welded to steel ?



In article <22472-437D2F6F-388@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
GodisNumeroUno@xxxxxxxxx says...
>
>Assuming that both pieces can take the heat, can something brass be
>welded to steel ?? Thank you.
>


Brass and steel cannot be welded togther. However, they can be brazed, silvered
soldered, or plain (lead) soldered. Brazing is a very strong joint, nearly the
equal of welding in some cases. Silver solder can be nearly as strong, and
usually produces a much neater joint than brazing due to the wicking action of
the silver solder. It is also a lower temperature process than brazing.

Dennis

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