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How to Solder & Braze Aluminum with Super Alloy 5 | Expert Tips & Demo

This video shows how to solder and braze aluminum using Super Alloy 5 aluminum welding brazing and soldering rods. It covers practical heat management, torch selection, and common mistakes. The techniques apply to auto radiators, air conditioning units, cast aluminum, thin aluminum, and general aluminum repairs. Super Alloy 5 Rod Sizes *1/16 inch rod: For thin aluminum like air conditioners, radiators, and evaporators. *3/32 inch rod: For thicker aluminum, castings, bridging gaps, and larger holes. You can flatten this rod with a hammer if needed. Torch Requirements *Low-heat torch tips will not adequately heat aluminum. The parent metal must reach 600 degrees F to flow properly *Use a Bernzomatic torch with propane or MAPP gas. Torches with adjustable flame control are more effective and usually necessary for aluminum Key Process Details *Do not braze aluminum directly on a metal surface. The table will pull heat away and cause failure. *Do not clamp aluminum tightly in a vise near the work area for the same reason. *Raise aluminum using steel wire, ceramic tiles, or fire bricks to prevent heat loss. *Aluminum conducts heat quickly and cools fast. Keep heat moving to maintain brazing temperature and avoid failure. Flux Application and Brazing Tips *Heat the rod briefly, then dip it into powdered flux *Do not block the heat with the rod before the aluminum reaches temperature. It interferes with proper heating *Preheat the aluminum first by broadly heating with torch. Apply flux when the aluminum is hot. The flux will turn clear and watery when ready. *If the rod balls up, the aluminum is not hot enough. Discard the balled material and continue heating. *When brazing thick-to-thin joints, apply more heat to the thicker section first. *When joining two aluminum pieces, preheat both parts evenly and for a longer time. Additional Notes *Aluminum does not change color as it heats. You can’t judge aluminum temperature by eye. The flux is the temperature indicator. *Large aluminum projects may require hotter torches like oxyacetylene. *Poor heat control will likely cause the material to collapse or the rod to fail. 🔔 If you found this video helpful, subscribe for more practical metal repair tutorials. You can also like the video or leave a comment with your questions or repair experiences. ____________________________ 🛒 Direct buy option: https://www.muggyweld.com/product/sup... 🛍️ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Super-Alloy-Mi... 📄 Please read all instructions prior to use at: https://www.muggyweld.com/wp-content/... Disclaimers: Please visit https://www.aws.org/Standards-and-Pub... prior to using Muggy Weld products, and adhere to all AWS welding safety guidelines. Further product safety information is available at http://muggyweld.com/safety-guidelines. Muggy Weld LLC shall not be liable for any loss, injury, claim, liability, or damage of any kind resulting in any way from (a) your use of this Site, (b) any services or products obtained from this Site, (c) any errors in or omissions from this Site, (d) the unavailability or interruption of this Site or any features thereof, (e) any content contained on this Site. MSDS sheets available with purchase from MuggyWeld.com, upon request. #AluminumBrazing #AluminumSoldering #SuperAlloy5 #MetalRepair #DIYMetalworking #AluminumRepair #TorchBrazing #AutoRadiatorRepair #AluminumWelding #BrazingTutorial #PropaneTorch #MAPPGasBrazing #CastAluminumRepair #HeatControl #MetalworkingTips