works w all metals.
useful when joining two different metals
mechanically
joining by heating above their melting point.
when cooled, they are one piece.
welding
used if galvanic action might take place.
plastic/rubber washer
joining 2 metals, at an intermediate temperature, using nonferrous filler metal, w melting point above 800ºF, but lower than welding.
brazing
typ used for brass, bronze,
and some aluminiums.
results in clean joint.
brazing
using lead-based,
or tin-based alloy solder filler,
melts below 500ºF.
soldering
for small trim and sheet stock,
when strength of bond not critical.
typ fastening other substrates to metals.
adhesives