In a message dated 12/4/05 5:58:22 PM, norris@norrislockley.wanadoo.co.uk
writes:
>The majority of UK frame-builders used to use SIFBRONZE No 1, a
>material, normally in rod form, with a melting range of 875-895C that
>the manufacturer states is ideal for "the brazing and bronze-welding of
>steel".
>
>
This is getting tiresome. Just because SIF called the process "bronze
welding" for reasons of their own does not make the process welding. By defination
welding involves the melting and fusing of the base material, usually with a
filler of similar composition to the base material. This does not occur with
bronze welding.
If you ever get the base material melted while using any brass or silver or
bronze filler you will get inclusions and the joint will be very brittle and
will fail very quickly.
Phil Brown
San Rafael, Calif.