involves joining of materials with a filler metal that melts below ~450 °C. It generally requires a relatively fine and uniform surface finish between the faying surfaces. The solder joints tend to be weaker due to the lower strength of the solder materials. Brazing utilizes filler materials with a melting temperature above ~450 °C. Surface finish tends to be less critical and the braze joints tend to be stronger. See also Braze-on CuproBraze Petit chien à bélière Soldering References Bibliography Further reading P.M. Roberts, "Industrial Brazing Practice", CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, 2004. Kent White, "Authentic Aluminum Gas Welding: Plus Brazing & Soldering." Publisher: TM Technologies, 2008. External links European Association for Brazing and Soldering Brazing and soldering