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A method of enhancing a joint in a metal assembly. At least two metal members are joined together. Each member has a joining surface that mates with the other joining surface. The metal members are contacted against one another such that the joining surfaces mate. The mated joining surfaces are weld

A method of enhancing a joint in a metal assembly. At least two metal members are joined together. Each member has a joining surface that mates with the other joining surface. The metal members are contacted against one another such that the joining surfaces mate. The mated joining surfaces are welded together at multiple locations. The welding process leaves a small gap between the metal members between these welding locations. Heat is applied to the joining surfaces adjacent to the gap. A solder is applied to the heated joining surfaces. The joining surfaces cause the solder to melt and to be wicked into the gap by the capillary force. The solder fills the length, width and thickness of the gap and joins the metal members together with a metallurgical bond. The entire joint including areas between the welding locations becomes joined.

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[ What is claimed:] [1.] A method of joining a metal assembly comprising the steps of:providing two metal members, each member having a joining surface, said joining surfaces mating when brought together;contacting said metal members such that said joining surfaces mate;welding said metal members at

[ What is claimed:] [1.] A method of joining a metal assembly comprising the steps of:providing two metal members, each member having a joining surface, said joining surfaces mating when brought together;contacting said metal members such that said joining surfaces mate;welding said metal members at multiple locations along said joining surfaces, said welding process creating a metal to metal bond at said welding locations leaving an unbonded gap between said joining surfaces and between said welding location;heating said joining surfaces of said metal members adjacent said gap; andapplying a solder to said heated joining surfaces, said solder melting and wicking into said gap, whereby said members are joined between said welding locations with a solder metallurgical bond.