Oxygen-Free Copper Vacuum Brazing.

Normantherm
January 22, 2026

 


Oxygen-free copper vacuum brazing is a high-precision joining process widely used in applications where excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, cleanliness, and joint reliability are critical. This process is commonly applied in power electronics, vacuum components, heat exchangers, and high-frequency electrical systems.

In vacuum brazing, oxygen-free copper components are assembled with a suitable brazing filler metal and placed inside a high-vacuum brazing furnace. The oxygen-free environment prevents oxidation during heating, allowing the filler metal to melt and flow smoothly into the joint by capillary action. This results in clean, dense, and void-free brazed joints without the need for flux.

Because oxygen-free copper has extremely high purity, vacuum brazing preserves its superior conductivity while ensuring strong metallurgical bonding. The process also minimizes thermal distortion and residual stress, maintaining precise dimensions and surface quality. The finished brazed components exhibit high joint strength, excellent leak tightness, and long-term stability under demanding operating conditions.

Due to these advantages, oxygen-free copper vacuum brazing is preferred for high-performance electrical, thermal, and vacuum-system applications, where reliability and efficiency are essential.