Just the statements that it’s a matter of opinion or simplistic
statements like “brazing (it’s not soldering to begin with) is
stronger than welding” betray a need for education beyond the scope
of this forum.
I have looked at links that you so graciously provided, but I do not
see how it relates to the subject of soldering joint versus welded
one.
The first two links showing how to construct welded joint. There is
nothing which would help us to decide which one is better. The third
link is no help as well. If you read it carefully, you would see
that author specifies the use of filler metal.
here is the quote
"An exam- ple of matching weld metal would be the use of E70XX
filler metal on A572 grade 50 steel. The weld metal/base metal
properties for this combination would be 60/50 ski"
In another words, the minimal strength requirements are achieved by
using specially formulated alloy to join specific type of steel. I am
sorry to inform you, but it does not apply to precious metals. If you
want to prove your point, you need to show a comparative study of
soldered joint versus welded ones on carat gold.
Please accept my apologies if my insistence on proof, which is
directly related to the discussion is too simplistic for you.