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In the experimental part, brazing joints were studied and evaluated under multiple conditions and parameters. Although either the initial compression load or the ultrasonic vibration (USV) can initiate the interaction at the interface, the combined effect of both helped to produce joints of a higher quality with a relatively short brazing time, which can be further optimized in terms of their mechanical strength. 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