Brazing welding Training Course in Durban, PMB, Ricgardsbay

Brazing Short Training Course.

Is metal joining process, which is done by using a filler metal.

Filler metal heated above melting point and distributing between two or more fitting parts by capillary action

Types of brazing

Torch brazing
In this type of brazing filler material is melted by using oxyacetylene gas

dip brazing
in this technique a molten liquid bath of filler material is created, it can be allowed to enter a joint by means of capillary action.

induction brazing in this technique by supplying high frequency power supply, the filler material is converted into liquid material

furnace brazing
in this technique filler material is melted in a furnace with a controlled atmosphere

Difference between Brazing and soldering.

In brazing, if the filler material melting point temperature is more than 423 and less than the melting point temperature of a base material

In soldering if the filler material melting point is less than 423

Safety means keeping yourself and coworkers safe so always wear your personal protection equipment better known as PPE. Which include

Boots You need to have steel toe boots, leather boots coming up above your ankle, its a good safety boot to have
You need to have good jeans on without cuts, holes, loose threads which can be fire starters.
Mig welding puts off UV lights that are very bright that are harmful to the eyes and skin so you need to wear long sleeved(leather) or preferably a welding jacket to protect your skin from the sparks that come off when you weld.
The next thing to is that you need to protect your hands both from sparks, heat and the bright light that comes off from the weld using at least the medium thick gloves weather cuffs for protection of the upper arm. or the heavier duty welding gloves mainly used for stick or higher amperage welding.
You need a welding helmet with a minimum shade of 10, to protect your eyes and face from the bright light and the sparks to avoid a welders flash in your eyes or Z87 safety glasses
Grinding shield: Any time you going to to do your grinding, painting, wire willing, chipping you need a grinding to protect you from the flying metals

In conclusion be safe, watch out for your friends and surroundings