Patent ID: 6581640
Filing Date: 2003-06-24
Classification: F15C,F16K,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for forming a manifold, comprising the steps of:a) etching a first sheet of material to form a first plate; b) etching a second sheet of material to form a second plate; b1) forming a bond pad on said outer surface of said second plate; b2) disposing a braze material between said first plate and said second plate, wherein said bond pad has a first melting temperature, and said braze material has a second melting temperature less than said first melting temperature; c) fixing said first plate to said second plate; and c1) heating said first plate, said second plate, said bond pad, and said braze material to a temperature greater than said second melting temperature and less than said first melting temperature until said braze material melts, then cooling said first plate, said second plate, said bond pad, and said braze material to braze said first plate to said second plate.