Joining of Aluminum Matrix Composites and Stainless Steel by Arc Brazing

Abstract:

To enlarge the field of application of aluminum matrix composites (AMC) suitable joining technologies are necessary. Especially dissimilar joints like between AMC and stainless steel are of interest. In this work the arc brazing of this material combination is investigated. A new filler based on the ternary system Al-Ag-Cu is used. The results of wetting tests of the base filler and adapted variants are described and discussed. Wetting angles and microstructure of the interfaces are regarded.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volumes 825-826)
• Pages: 393-400
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.825-826.393
• Online since: July 2015
• Authors: Michael Elßner*, Sebastian Weis, Guntram Wagner
• Keywords: Aluminum Matrix Composite, Arc Brazing, Stainless Steel, Wetting Behavior

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