hard solder

[/hɑːrd ˈsɒldər/]
nounpl: hard solders
solda forte
1. A high-temperature solder containing brass or silver that creates a strong, durable joint between metal pieces, typically used in jewelry making, plumbing, and metalworking
The jeweler used hard solder to join the gold components because it requires a stronger bond than soft solder.
O joalheiro utilizou solda forte para unir os componentes de ouro porque necessitava de uma ligação mais resistente que a solda mole.
2. A soldering process requiring high heat (above 840°F/450°C) that produces a more rigid and heat-resistant connection
Hard solder creates joints that can withstand higher temperatures and mechanical stress than soft solder joints.
A solda forte cria junções que podem suportar temperaturas mais altas e estresse mecânico maior do que as junções de solda mole.
Hard soldering is a specialized skill in jewelry making and metalworking industries. In Brazil, this technique is particularly valued in the jewelry sector, especially in cities like São Paulo and Belo Horizonte, which are major jewelry manufacturing centers. The term 'solda forte' is technical terminology familiar to craftspeople, engineers, and metalworkers across both Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking industrial contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
brazing soldersilver solderhigh-temperature solderstrong solder
Antonyms / Antônimos
soft solderlead solderlow-temperature solder

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
solda forte
Standard term used in metalworking and jewelry industries
Portugal
solda forte
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also sometimes referred to as 'soldadura forte'
Technical/Industrial Brazilian
solda de brasagem
More specific technical term emphasizing the brazing process

Related Words

fluxbrazingjointsolder jointmelting pointmetalworkingplumbing

Related Idioms & Phrases

to hard solder something together
hard solder joint
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