The Paton Welding Journal, 2009, №09



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TPWJ, 2009, #9, 32-37 pages  
SOME ASPECTS OF THE TECHNOLOGY OF HIGH-TEMPERATURE FLUXLESS BRAZING OF ALUMINIUM ALLOYS


Journal                    The Paton Welding Journal
Publisher                 International Association «Welding»
ISSN                       0957-798X (print)
Issue                       № 9, 2009 (September)
Pages                      32-37
 
 
Authors
E.I. STORCHAJ, Yu.V. GORBATSKY and L.S. LANTUSHENKO
OJSC «Kriogenmash», Balashikha, Moscow Distr., RF
 
 
Abstract
Currently available methods of high-temperature fluxless brazing of aluminuim alloys, their typical application areas and characteristic disadvantages have been analyzed. A new highly-efficient method of brazing in argon, using porous titanium (getter), is proposed.
 
 
Keywords: fluxless brazing, vacuum brazing, brazing in argon atmosphere, aluminium alloys, oxide film, braze alloy, getter, magnesium vapours, porous titanium, surface preparation, cleaner, brazed joint strength
 
 
Received:                22.09.08
Published:               28.09.09
 
 
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