INDUCED CAPILLARY ACTION BRAZING USING METALLIC FOAM MATRIX

摘要

A method of repairing a metal component includes affixing a metallic foam matrix to a portion of the component to be repaired, applying a braze alloy over the metallic foam matrix, and heating the component in a substantially oxygen-free atmosphere. Affixing the metallic foam matrix facilitates inducing a capillary action of the braze alloy.