How To Make A Good Solder
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How to make a good solder. Soldering occurs at relatively low temperatures around 400 degrees Fahrenheit as compared to brazing and welding which actually melt and. When you have enough solder remove the solder wire. Good soldiers must also be prepared to exceed their abilities be diligent in getting tasks completed and stay focused on safety.
Touch the solder to the tip of the iron and make sure the solder flows evenly around the tip. Thats flux residue and what you should do about it depends on the flux which starts out inside the solder wire. 18 and 19 show examples of good surface-mount solder joints.
Heat them for a second or so before you apply solder. This should make the tip silvery and somewhat shiny ready to solder. Dawn dish detergent and hot water works too.
To clean the oxides off the tip. Surface Mount IC with Good Solder Joints 5 The actual soldering of the joints is similiar to the through-hole method. The tinning prevents the oxidation of the tip and to do it the tip needs to be hot and clean.
Just make sure you use the right size for the wire. Apply the soldering iron and the solder to the joint simultaneously. Oxidation grease and yes dirt.
You need to clean and then tin the tip. So to ensure that you get a perfect solder join wash up. You should tin the tip of your iron before and after each soldering session to extend its life.