| Brazing and welding are two processes that are used | | | | thus brazing obviously scores again in this respect. But |
| for joining two metals with the use of a third molten | | | | if the section thickness is decent brazing might be |
| filler metal. But there is a procedural difference | | | | required for efficient bonding results. |
| between the two techniques which makes both of | | | | - Big assemblies release heat which obstructs the flow |
| them more suitable for different kinds of metal bonding | | | | path of the filler metal. In such a situation the brazing |
| requirements. This is because owing to their own | | | | heat which is broad and uniform might not serve the |
| styles both the techniques have their own advantages | | | | purpose. Welding with its intensive and narrowed flow |
| and disadvantages. More than the individual | | | | of heat is capable of successfully joining the bigger |
| understanding of the two process, this article deals | | | | assemblies of metals. |
| with the comparative suitability of each of them in | | | | - Though both the processes are about joining |
| different situations and requirements. The five most | | | | different pieces of metals, brazing produces stronger |
| important differences between brazing and welding | | | | joints between dissimilar metals as compared to |
| processes are as follows: | | | | welding, but with a few specification regarding the |
| - When neatness and finish tops the priority list in the | | | | chemical & physical properties of the base metals and |
| quality of the brazed joints required, it is advisable to | | | | the filler metal chosen. In a case where the differences |
| opt for the brazing process. Brazing results score far | | | | in the melting temperatures are greater, welding might |
| better on the neatness and finish scale compared to | | | | prove to be an expensive deal altogether. |
| welded joints which might not be as smooth and neat. | | | | - Again in a comparative situation where the you want |
| - The choice between the two processes also | | | | linear joints, instead of single point bonding brazing is an |
| depends on the thickness of the metal sections | | | | economical and time saving technique. But for single |
| involved in the process. With its intense and focused | | | | point bonding requirement, welding is a wiser option any |
| heating, welding might burn the thinner sections and | | | | day. |