Abstract: A braze preform includes a filler metal, a flux in communication with the filler metal, and a luminescent material covering at least a portion of the filler metal. The luminescent material is equal to or less than 0.15% total weight of the braze ring. Further, the luminescent material includes at least one of a luminescent ink, a solvent, and a binder. The solvent may be one of a bromide-based solvent or a non-chlorine-based solvent. The binder may be an acrylic resin.

Abstract: A braze preform includes a filler metal, a flux in communication with the filler metal, and a luminescent material covering at least a portion of the filler metal. The luminescent material is equal to or less than 0.15% total weight of the braze ring. Further, the luminescent material includes at least one of a luminescent ink, a solvent, and a binder. The solvent may be one of a bromide-based solvent or a non-chlorine-based solvent. The binder may be an acrylic resin.

Abstract: A braze preform is provided that includes a filler metal and a luminescent material that covers at least a portion of the filler metal and that can luminesce when exposed to a black light. The luminescent material may include a luminescent ink and a solvent that are mixed together before being applied to filler metal. Presence of the braze preform may be determined using automated equipment by detecting luminescence of the braze preform with a sensor. A decision may be made on whether to advance a parts assembly for brazing based on the determination of presence or absence of the braze preform on such parts assembly.

Abstract: A braze preform is provided that includes a filler metal and a luminescent material that covers at least a portion of the filler metal and that can luminesce when exposed to a black light. The luminescent material may include a luminescent ink and a solvent that are mixed together before being applied to filler metal. Presence of the braze preform may be determined using automated equipment by detecting luminescence of the braze preform with a sensor. A decision may be made on whether to advance a parts assembly for brazing based on the determination of presence or absence of the braze preform on such parts assembly.

Abstract: A braze preform is provided that includes a filler metal and a luminescent material that covers at least a portion of the filler metal and that can luminesce when exposed to a black light. The luminescent material may include a luminescent ink and a solvent that are mixed together before being applied to filler metal. Presence of the braze preform may be determined using automated equipment by detecting luminescence of the braze preform with a sensor. A decision may be made on whether to advance a parts assembly for brazing based on the determination of presence or absence of the braze preform on such parts assembly.

Abstract: A coating composition that enables refractory materials such as ceramics to be joined to one another or to metallic components using brazing filler metals. The composition is applied on selected areas of the refractory material to define a target area for brazing. In one embodiment, the coating composition includes (i) a Group IVB transition metal component selected from the group consisting of a Group IVB transition metal, a hydride thereof, and mixtures of the Group IVB metals and/or hydrides thereof, (ii) a binder material, and (iii) a fluid carrier. In disclosed embodiments, the Group IVB transition metal component is titanium, and the binder material is a combination of a hydrocarbon resin and a styrene block copolymer.

Abstract: A coating composition and its use in a metallization process that facilitates bonding of brazing filler metals to treated refractory surfaces, such as ceramics. The coating can be applied in preselected areas of the refractory surface to define a target area for brazing. In one embodiment, the coating composition is applied to a refractory material prior to brazing, the composition including (i) a group IVB transition metal component selected from the group consisting of a group IVB transition metal, a hydride thereof, and mixtures of group IVB metals and/or hydrides thereof, (ii) a binder material, and (iii) a fluid carrier, disclosed embodiments, the group IVB transition metal component is titanium, and the binder material is a combination of a styrene block copolymer and a hydrocarbon resin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating composition and its employment in a metallization process that facilitates bonding of brazing filler metals to treated refractory surfaces, such as ceramics. The coating can be applied in preselected areas of the refractory surface to define the target area for brazing. It is believed that when compositions of the present invention are employed with brazing or soldering filler metals, strong bonds between two non-metallic refractory bodies, or between a non-metallic refractory body to ferrous and non-ferrous metal can be attained. In one embodiment, the present invention is a coating composition applied to a refractory material prior to brazing, the composition being comprised of a group IVB transition metal component selected from the group consisting of a group UVB transition metal, a hydride thereof, mixtures of group IVB metals and/or hydrides thereof, a binder material, and a fluid carrier.