Differentiate between soldering and brazing
| Aspect | Soldering | Brazing |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Used in electrical industries to join capacitor, resistor, wire, etc. to the electronic plate. | Used in mechanical industries to join different metals, automotive industries, and pipe fitting. |
| Temperature | Soldering is done at temperature below 200°C. | Brazing is done at temperature above 450°C but below the critical temperature of metal. |
| Joint Strength | These joints are weaker than brazing joints. | It forms stronger joints. |
| Filler Metal | An alloy of lead and tin known as solder is used. | An alloy of copper and zinc is used as filler metal. |
| Training Required | No special training is needed for soldering. | Special training is required. |
| Preheating | Does not require preheating of base metal. | Preheating of base metal is necessary. |
| Cost | It is a cheaper process. | It is a costly process. |
| Automation | Very flexible and easy to automate. | Not so easy for automation, except in automotive industries. |
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