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Lab 2 Brazing

This document provides instructions on brazing copper tube. It describes the equipment and materials needed, which include a brazing torch set, pliers, fire starter, gloves, safety glasses, copper rod, and copper tube. The advantages of copper tube are discussed, such as its corrosion resistance, light weight, ease of forming and joining. The brazing procedure is then outlined in steps, including cutting and cleaning the tube ends, heating the tube and fitting with a torch to melt the silver solder, and allowing the joint to cool before use. Proper flux application is also described for brazing copper tube to brass or other alloys. Guidelines are provided for the contents of a formal lab report to document the brazing process

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Lab 2 Brazing

This document provides instructions on brazing copper tube. It describes the equipment and materials needed, which include a brazing torch set, pliers, fire starter, gloves, safety glasses, copper rod, and copper tube. The advantages of copper tube are discussed, such as its corrosion resistance, light weight, ease of forming and joining. The brazing procedure is then outlined in steps, including cutting and cleaning the tube ends, heating the tube and fitting with a torch to melt the silver solder, and allowing the joint to cool before use. Proper flux application is also described for brazing copper tube to brass or other alloys. Guidelines are provided for the contents of a formal lab report to document the brazing process

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STUDY METHOD OF BRAZING PROCESS


EXPERIMENT
Aim: To study method of brazing process to the copper tube.
Learning objectives
At the end of the practical class, the student should be able to:
1. Identify the brazing equipment and materials use.
2. Describes the various types of flames and their role
3. Describe the procedure of brazing process
4. Explain the process of brazing
5. To perform various work of copper tube
6. To practice safety measure during job conducted.
Equipments and materials
List of equipment
1) Brazing torch set
2) Plier
3) Fire starter
4) Glove
5) Safety glass

List of materials
1) Copper rod
2) Copper tube

Theory

Advantages of Copper Tube


High-strength, corrosion resistant, smooth-bore copper plumbing tube is the leading choice, by
far, of modern contractors for plumbing and heating installations in all kinds of residential and
commercial buildings. There are seven primary reasons for this popularity.
1. Copper resists corrosion.
Excellent resistance to corrosion and scaling assures long trouble-free service with copper which, in
turn, means satisfied customers.
2. Copper is lightweight.
Copper tube does not require the heavy thickness of ferrous or threaded pipes of the same internal
diameter. This means copper costs less to transport, handles more easily and, when installed, takes
less space.
3. Copper is formable.
Because copper tube can be readily bent and formed, it is frequently possible to eliminate elbows and
joints. Smooth bends permit the tube to follow contours and corners of any angle. With soft temper
tube, particularly when used for renovation or modernization projects, much less wall and ceiling
space is needed.

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4. Copper is easy to join.


Copper tube can be joined with capillary fittings. These fittings save material and make smooth, neat,
strong and leak proof joints. No extra thickness or weight is necessary to compensate for material
removed by threading.
5. Copper is safe.
Copper tube will not burn or support combustion and decompose to toxic gases. Therefore, it will not
carry fire through floors, walls and ceilings.
6. Copper is dependable.
Copper tube is manufactured to well- defined composition standards and marked with permanent
identification so you know exactly what it is and who made it.
7. Copper is economical.
The combination of easy handling, forming, and joining permits savings in installation time,material
and overall costs. Long-term performance reliability and wide code acceptance make copper the ideal
cost-effective piping material.
Procedures

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Description/ procedure

Cut the tube ends square, deburr, and if soiled or


excessive oxide has built up, clean the surface with a
light grade emery tape or wire brush

Push the tube tightly into the fitting or the expanded


End or the other tube and apply heat. Brazing torches
fuelled with air-acetylene, propane-oxygen or
oxyacetylene torches are all suitable.

Apply heat uniformly to both tube and fitting, by moving


the torch around to ensure even heating before adding the
silver solder

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As the heated area gradually changes colour to a bright


red, apply silver solder by lightly brushing the tip of the
stick into the shoulder of the fitting. If sufficient heat is
being applied, the solder should melt on contact and flow
into the capillary space between the tube and the fitting.
Keep a cherry red colour, not a bright red. As the heat is
applied evenly around the joint, the molten brazing alloy
will be automatically drawn in by "capillary action".
Care should be taken not to overheat the tube.
To complete the joint, an even build-up of solder should
be just visible around the shoulder of the fitting. Remove
the heat (taking care not to disturb the joint) until the
molten brazing alloy solidifies to a tan black colour
(approx. 10-15 seconds) After brazing is completed, the
joints are normally left to cool in the air. However, if
necessary the joints may be quenched in water or cooled
with a wet rag.

To braze an upwards vertical joint follow the same


procedures, although more heat should be concentrated
on the fitting than the tube. This will draw the molten
brazing alloy upwards into the capillary gap.

Brazing Copper Tube to Brass and other Copper


Alloys
These combinations of materials require the use of a
non-aggressive, water soluble flux. Using a brush or
a clean rag apply a small amount of flux to the end of
the tube and to the inside surface of the fitting. Avoid
overloading and spilling flux inside the tube itself as the
residue needs to be removed on completion of the joint.

The procedures for these joints are essentially the same


as for Copper to Copper jointing, only that more heat
should initially be concentrated on the brass or copperalloy fitting to bring it to temperature. Take care not to
overheat the fitting. Dull red colour is sufficient.

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REQUIRED CONTENTS FOR FORMAL TECHNICAL REPORT


Classification

Last submission date :

Formal report
A week after the experiment date

Following are the contents of formal report:


1. Title.
2. Abstract.
3. Introduction:


Objectives.

Scopes of experiment.

Use passive sentences


4. Equipment and Procedures


Name of equipment

Function of equipment

Range of measurement

5. Sketch the position of measured workpiece together with the measuring equipments
6. Result & Discussions:


Attach table/sketches

Relevance topics/subjects

Answer all questions in the lab sheet. (if necessary)

7. Conclusions
8. Appendices


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Attach the raw data (stamped) / figures / reference tables.

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