Which of the following is NOT a limitation of brazing?

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  1. Joint strength is less than welded joint
  2. Colour of brazed joint may not match base metal colour
  3. High service temperatures may weaken brazed joint.
  4. Brazing cannot join thin walled parts

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Option 4 : Brazing cannot join thin walled parts
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The correct option is 4.

Explanation: -

Brazing -

  • It is a solid liquid state welding process in which two metals are joined using filler material that flow via capillary action.
  • Filler material used in this is Copper and Zinc Alloy.
  • The melting point of filler material is less than that of parent material.
  • Brazing Temperature is greater than 420°C.

 

Advantages-

  • Thin sheet/parts which cannot be joined by welding can be easily joined by brazing.
  • Corrosion resistance joints can be obtained  by this method.
  • It produces clean joint, needed little or no finishing.
  • It does not change metallurgical characteristics of material due to low temperature of operation.

 

Disadvantages-

  • Brazing is not suitable at higher temperature because of low melting point of filler material.
  • The colour of brazed joint is different from the parent/base material.
  • Brazed joints are weaker as compare to welded joints.
  • Metals to be joint must be close to ensure the capillary action of filler material.
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