Beyond the Alloy: Why Sil-Fos® Strip and Precision Forms Matter in Production Brazing

Posted by Lucas-Milhaupt Brazing Experts on Aug 25, 2026
When engineers evaluate a brazing filler metal, alloy chemistry is usually one of the first considerations. But in a production environment, chemistry is only part of the equation. The form, dimensions, tolerances and consistency of the brazing alloy can also influence material usage, process ...
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Topics: HVAC/R, Electrical, Low Silver, High Silver, Brazing Tips

Choosing Flux for Silver Brazing

Posted by Lucas-Milhaupt Brazing Experts on Jun 27, 2012
Flux Defined Flux, according to the American Welding Society (AWS), is "a material used to hinder or prevent the formation of oxides and other undesirable substances in molten metal and on solid-metal surfaces, and to dissolve or otherwise facilitate the removal of such substances." In other words, ...
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Topics: Flux, High Silver