Thermal-Vac Arizona is Now Legacy Brazing

CHINO VALLEY—Thermal-Vac Arizona is proud to announce its rebranding to Legacy Brazing, a name that reflects the enduring expertise and family heritage central to our operations. This change marks a new chapter for the company, inspired by the continuity of excellence established by Steve Driscol, founder of Thermal-Vac Technology in Orange, California, and carried on […]
Reshoring Manufacturing: Why Arizona’s Industrial Sector is Set to Shine

Manufacturing is returning home, plain and simple. Companies are tired of offshore headaches, and reshoring is the fix. For Arizona—where industry runs deep and the business climate achieves results—this shift means big-time opportunities. Arizona manufacturers are ready to grab the reins and make the most of this reshoring wave. Why Reshoring Matters Reshoring isn’t a […]
Additive Manufacturing Meets Traditional Processes: The Future of Brazing and Heat Treating

There’s been a lot of chatter about new technology in manufacturing, but here’s the bottom line: The fusion of cutting-edge techniques like additive manufacturing with time-tested processes like brazing and heat treating is turning the industry on its head. If you’re a durable goods manufacturer who wants to stay relevant, you can’t sit on the […]
Our Place in Arizona’s Manufacturing Sector Our Name Says It All

In the rugged terrain of Arizona’s economic landscape, Legacy Brazing burns brightly as a testament to grit, determination, and the relentless pursuit of manufacturing excellence. Our name reflects deep roots in an industry that has been the foundation of a family obsession for over four decades. We’re proud to bring those traditions to northern Arizona. Forging […]
Thermal-Vac Arizona Announces Start of Full Operations

Update: As of November 2024, Thermal-Vac Arizona has changed its name to Legacy Brazing. CHINO VALLEY, CA—With the final testing process complete on its new vacuum furnace, Thermal-Vac Arizona has announced the full launch of its brazing, heat treating, testing, and machining services. Along with engineering support and full fabrication process management, Thermal-Vac Arizona offers […]
Engineering for Brazing with Exotic Materials

Brazing is a process used to join dissimilar metals with a different metal alloy known as a filler metal placed in the joint. This process is very similar to welding. Except, in the case of brazing, the filler metal (alloy) comes in various forms, such as wire, foil, and powder, compared to welding, which only […]
Meeting the Demand for Vacuum Brazing in Arizona

Legacy Brazing is here because we think the vacuum brazing step of your manufacturing process chain should make your product more profitable. The words “profit margin” might set your teeth on edge. We’re all used to the top-down price pressure from customers, but the last few years of bottom-up pressure from supply chains, inflation, and […]
Learning Lessons the Right Way: By Building

When Steve Driscol started Thermal-Vac’s first brazing facility in Orange, California, he did it on his own. Although he was an expert in his craft, he knew little about what was needed to build an industrial brazing shop from the ground up. To make it work, he rolled up his sleeves and figured it out. […]