Does solder work on exhaust?

Does solder work on exhaust?

Exhaust pipe is usually pretty nasty, unless it was brand new it would be very hard to solder. It also is a really good heat sink, it would take a propane torch. It might work if you are far enough away from the engine to not soften or melt the solder from heat.

Can I silver solder exhaust pipe?

Silver solder is good for water pipes and A/C, but it is too brittle to use on anything that will move.

Can soldering replace welding?

Nope. In some cases the two metals can not be welded, solder is the only option. It is preferred to weld metals since that is a blending of the two metals as compared to bonding them together as soldering will do. If it’s structural you must weld.

What metal Cannot be soldered?

With the soft solders and a zinc chloride flux (most common), these metals will bond very easily: copper, tin, and brass. These metals will NOT bond: Iron, stainless steel, steel, and aluminum.

Is soldering as good as welding?

The bond created when the melted soldered material solidifies. Not as strong as welding or brazing. A soldered bond is not as strong as a welded or brazed one because it is not a mechanical connection. If soldering wasn’t done properly, the pieces won’t conduct electricity properly.

Does welding require solder?

Welding: To join work pieces need to be heated till their melting point. Soldering: Heating of the work pieces is not required. Brazing: Work pieces are heated but below their melting point.

Is soldering a permanent joint?

Apart from welding, rivet joint, soldering, brazing, many adhesive bonding, etc. are also permanent joints. A temporary joint allows disassembly of assembled structures without rupturing the components.

Can I weld using solder?

Solder is mainly used in soldering, but it can be used for welding as well. Keep in mind, though, that solder is not as strong as other types of materials that can be used for welding. The solder should be used for minimal, less strenuous projects such as electronics or holding two small pieces together.

Can you solder without flux?

Yes, solder can be used without flux. To do so, you will need something other than flux to break down the oxides on the metal surface, without which your surface may be damaged or not properly cleaned.

What is the strongest type of solder?

A 60-40 solder (60% tin, 40% lead) is the most expensive, but it makes the strongest bond and is easiest to work with because of its low melting point. Less expensive 40-60 solder is more difficult to use.

Which is stronger brazing or welding?

Welded joints are usually as strong or stronger than the base materials. Brazing differs from welding in that the temperature is considerably lower and does not melt the base metals. But because brazing temperatures are lower, generally 1,150 to 1,600°F, most physical properties remain unaffected.

Why is MAPP Gas discontinued?

The original MAPP gas production came to an end in 2008 as the sole plant making it discontinued the production. It is found that the oxygen flame of MAPP gas cylinders is not entirely appropriate for welding steel, due to the high concentration of hydrogen in the flame.

Can you braze with a propane torch?

You can use a propane torch to braze most metals you want to join. Propane torches are widely available in your local hardware stores, plumbing supply houses as well as at metalsmith and jewelry supply companies.

What is stronger brazing or silver solder?

Because of the higher temperatures a brazed joint is stronger than a soldered joint.

What are the disadvantages of brazing?

Disadvantages of brazing

• The joints are not effective at higher temperatures.
• The color of the joint is often different from that of the base metal that create an aesthetic disadvantage.
• Weak joint as compared to welding.
• Metal to join must very close to ensure capillary action of molten filler metal.

Can you braze without flux?

If brazing filler metal melts, assembly is at proper temperature for brazing. Fluxing is an essential step in the brazing operation, aside from a few exceptions. You can join copper to copper without flux, by using a brazing filler metal specially formulated for the job, such as Handy & Harman’s Sil-Fos or Fos-Flo 7.

Can you use Vaseline as flux?

The answer is yes. Using petroleum jelly as a soldering flux is an effective soldering flux alternative.

Is there a substitute for flux?

The best flux alternative is petroleum jelly because it is cheap, effective, most people have it on hand, and it can double as a cleaner. Other good alternatives are lemon juice, homemade pine tar flux, and homemade rosin flux.