Vacuum brazing of micro channel water cooled plates

Normantherm
May 7, 2026

                                                                                                                          Vacuum brazing of micro channel water cooled plates is an advanced joining process widely used in industries such as power electronics, EV battery systems, semiconductor cooling, and aerospace applications. The process ensures high-strength, leak-free joints with excellent thermal conductivity, making it ideal for precision cooling components.

In vacuum brazing, the micro channel plate assemblies are heated inside a high-vacuum furnace where oxidation is completely prevented. A brazing filler metal melts at elevated temperatures and flows into the joint gaps through capillary action, creating strong metallurgical bonds between the cooling channels and base plates. Since the process occurs in a controlled vacuum environment, the finished product achieves clean surfaces, minimal distortion, and superior joint quality without the need for flux.

Micro channel water cooled plates manufactured through vacuum brazing provide efficient heat dissipation, lightweight construction, and uniform cooling performance. These cooling plates are commonly used in IGBT modules, laser systems, data centers, battery packs, and high-power electronic equipment where reliable thermal management is critical. The process also improves durability, corrosion resistance, and long-term operational stability of the cooling system.