摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a brazed article having sufficient strength, and an improved brazing method. <P>SOLUTION: The method for brazing an article of stainless steel includes a step (i) of applying iron-based brazing filler metal to parts of stainless steel; a step (ii) of optionally assembling the parts; a step (iii) of heating the parts from the step (i) or step (ii) to a temperature of minimum 1,000°C in a non-oxidizing atmosphere, a reducing atmosphere, vacuum or combinations thereof, and heating the parts at the temperature of minimum 1,000°C for at least 15 minutes; and a step (iv) of providing an article having an average hardness of <600 HV1 of the obtained brazed area. A brazed article of stainless steel is also disclosed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT |