S. Zinn, Induction Consultants Inc., Rochester, NY

Summary: The brazing process normally requires a flux to breakdown the oxides on the components. The cleaning processes used to remove the flux, subsequent to brazing, becomes a costly and difficult part of the process. Advances in brazing under both vacuum and atmospheres, in conjunction with automated handling, have brought induction from the laboratory to the production floor. This paper will take a look at present processes and the techniques necessary to reduce cost and time in fluxless brazing.