I need to un-braize some wheel arches and was wondering if a blowtorch is hot enough? or is there a better way?
Will A Blow-torch Melt Braize?
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, Jul 10 2011 06:30 PM
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Posted 10 July 2011 - 06:30 PM
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Posted 10 July 2011 - 06:33 PM
It may do if its 'silver solder' rather than braze...... I doubt it will do much for braze....
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Posted 10 July 2011 - 06:46 PM
Definately braze, not silver solder. Any suggestions?It may do if its 'silver solder' rather than braze...... I doubt it will do much for braze....
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Posted 10 July 2011 - 07:00 PM
From what I understand a standard propane blow torch operates at about 2000 degrees C, where as brazing requires temperatures nearer 3500 degrees C! Meaning that your probably going to need an o2/acetylene torch if you are intent on removing the brazing with heat. Other than that I'd probably suggest the slightly less sophisticated method of cutting/ grinding away with an angle grinder instead. 
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Posted 10 July 2011 - 07:47 PM
Altough a prppane torch burns hot enough, it is unlikly that it will provide enough BTU's unless it is a big one, or one of the MAPP gas ones.
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