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1935Hillman
Joined: 06 Apr 2010 Posts: 257 Location: Hampshire
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Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 7:18 pm Post subject: soldering fine mesh |
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Hi all,
I am trying to solder a fine stainless steel mesh into a steel frame for my sump filter but am having problems. The solder / flux is clearly not right and the soldering is not making a good join. Does anyone have any experience of doing something similar or have any ideas regarding types of flux and wire for this application?
Any ideas as usual please.
Many thanks
Tim |
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7118 Location: Edinburgh
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steammart
Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Posts: 27
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Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Tim
To solder two dissimilar metals (e.g. Mild steel & stainless steel) you will need to silver solder them together. I use silver solder from cupalloys with a low melting point. it will depend on how thin your mesh is, as to wether you can use silver solder.
Cheers
Martin |
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1935Hillman
Joined: 06 Apr 2010 Posts: 257 Location: Hampshire
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Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Martin,
Thanks for that. I have ordered silver solder and the appropriate flux from cupalloys. I'll let you know how I get on.
Cheers,
Tim |
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