On the other end of the scale is your basic soldering iron without the stand or temperature control, which some of us keep in our tool bag. Next, choose a solder with the right alloy formulation and ...

Soldering can be tricky, especially for beginners who often make simple but critical mistakes. Learn the right techniques for using a soldering iron to get clean, strong welds every time.

I first learned to solder many decades ago, and I did it the wrong way -- trying to fix a broken cassette player. I fixed it in the end, but not before causing a lot of damage. Don't make the ...

The recommended hand soldering temperature according to ESA (ECSS-Q-ST-70-08, section 5.6.7) is about 280-350 °C (up to 320 °C in the older PSS-01-708 standard), which in the case of the above ...

Here are six methods for fixing and repairing broken wires, cords, and cables, ranging from beginner to pro level. 📦 Products featured in the video include: - Electrical Tape - Assorted Wire Nuts - ...

FWIW, it's the Radio Shack 64-2055 iron. The tip snapped :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: What's left of the tip is completely inside the heating element.

Too much solder, too little solder, cold joints, dry joints, failing to “wet” the joint properly, a plethora of terms are explained if you read one of the many online guides to soldering.

The challenge is to get the temperature down without lead and we now solder lead-free at 300 degrees [Celsius], just a little over 280, which is the standard temperature.

Engineers Investigate Lead-Free Soldering Date: June 27, 2009 Source: University of Leicester Summary: Engineers aim to improve the reliability of lead-free soldering alloys that are used to make ...

The CM60 Contaminometer addresses the quality control issues raised by the wholesale replacement of tin-lead solder alloys in July 2006 following the rollout of Europe’s Restriction of Hazardous ...