Differentiate between soldering and brazing

Soldering vs Brazing

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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