Choosing the Right Soldering Iron

You can choose from wireless soldering tools like Butane Solder Irons, Solder Torches and Rechargeable Solder Irons or maybe an Instant Cool Solder Iron is on you list. Of course don't
forget about the traditional standbys like AC Soldering Guns and Soldering Irons.

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Before you make your purchase of your soldering tool there are some things you should take into consideration. What application will you be using your Soldering Tools? What type of heat will your soldering jobs require? Will you need a cordless soldering tool for more portability or will you be working at a repair bench where you will have easy access to a power supply? Also choosing the proper soldering tips should be an important factor you consider before making your purchase.

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So let's start off with the type of soldering tool you should choose. If your work is for the most part
performed at a service bench atmosphere then I would suggest choosing a Soldering Station. There are many choices of Solder Stations, but the general rule is to choose one that has an adjustable power (wattage) setting. This gives you many Soldering Irons in one tool. The Solder Station also gives you a place to quickly store your Solder Iron between uses. The biggest downfall of a Solder Station is it's lack of portability because of its size and need for an AC power supply.

If you decide to choose one of today's quick cool Solder Irons you may want to take these important factors into consideration first. They are indeed the best when it comes to portability. They don't require an AC power source, and most batteries in these type Solder Irons in most cases give you up to 10 hours of use before needing to be recharged. The downfall with these types of Solder Irons is the lack of power (wattage). The fast cool Solder Irons I have had the pleasure of using had a maximum power of ten watts. This may be ample power for small solder jobs or work with heat sensitive components, but if you are working with wire or larger components that are not heat sensitive this will not provide enough
power for the job.

Solder Irons and Soldering Guns that require an AC power source offer a wide variety of power (wattage) options and some portability in one package. Solder Guns offer a wattage that provide enough power for soldering wire and other large components, but don't allow the technician the flexibility to get into small areas. Solder Irons on the other hand give you the flexibility of a wide range of wattages for 6 watts up to 60 watts. They also allow you to change to different styles of soldering tips for almost every imaginable soldering job.

Butane Solder Irons also offer the technician the portability desired of a cordless Solder Iron, the choice of soldering tips and the power (wattage) required for most soldering jobs. Of course they require you to have additional butane on hand for refills, but for the most parts they make an excellent choice.

So now that you are an expert in regards to Soldering Irons go out there and shop with confidence. I'm sure you will find exactly what you are looking for.

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How to Solder For Radiator Repair

Radiator is a dynamic and an imperative to regulating the car's temperature low like perspiration, which is the body's ability to keep you refrigerate. The auto radiator uses ambient air to cool down the coolant that flow through, it is usually at the front of the vehicle. Automobile radiators are either made up of aluminum or brass and copper. Plastic could also be used for the tanks at either ends. The radiator repair techniques may differ, depending on the automobile and other material.

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There are two main kinds of radiators; one is cross flow and the other is vertical flow. You need to locate the tanks. Whether they are at the top or bottom, then it is a vertical flow. If they are on the sides, then it is a cross flow. You need to check the tanks if they are made of metal or plastic. The radiator construction material must be determined. The radiator must be made of brass or copper if it is painted. If it is shiny like chrome, the radiator is made of aluminum.

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Repair could be done many times, if the damage to the radiator is not wide-ranging and extensive. The repairs could be done many times by soldering. Soldering is not like welding or brazing as it does not bond together the two models physically, but it is a similar patch, which is considered to be a pleasant one. Welding is considered to be necessarily better and gives an improved outlook. As much as the solder repair is of a good quality, the bond for the radiator could last for the lifetime.

There are specific instructions that could be followed;

The first step is to make the damaged and fragmented area ready for soldering. This involves removing the paint with a wire brush, or by using a small grinding wheel along with removing any sharp edges or burrs that might occur. You must be careful, not to make the damage grow worse, if you are using a grinder, as the radiators are made up of ultra-light material. You can then clean the area with strong solvents like brake or Green cleaners, so that the fuse support and stay with the radiator without causing any problems.

The next step is that you should solder the damaged and troubled area thoroughly. You must use a high-wattage soldering solid wire or metal. You need to heat up the gun carefully to get the solder melt down and bonds with the surface of the radiator. Then heat up the damaged part of the radiator along the soldering iron, introducing the wire slowly with it, try not to drip the solder itself into the radiator. After that, slow down the work when you get down the crack until and unless it is fully covered with the solder. You must always remember to unplug the tool when you are done with soldering, as most of them do not turnoff themselves.

Third step is to drudge the solder has no sharp edges or burrs. This could be done with a wire brush or a small wheel. The concept behind is to make the solder line as easy as possible and also to remove the contaminants, if any are there. The repaired portion could be left alone or even repainted. You are required to fill the radiator with the coolant, which would allow the car get the operating temperature low, keeping your eyes on the soldered area for leaks.

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The Soldering Iron for the Craftsman

It is common for the electricians to have the soldering iron. It is because the tool will help them to fix the broken wire in the electronic devices. The main function of the tool is to melt the metal like wire and blend it together. The shape of this iron looks like the pencil or knife. You should hold it to use it.

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The tool is used combine with the flux. The flux is the corrosive agent which can clean the surface of the metal. Mix the flux with some of the water drops to get the flux paste. You need to apply the flux paste before you can use the soldering iron. It works effectively to fix the wire. But, actually the iron can also be used to make the jewelry which uses the metal as the basic material.

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You can make your own jewelry or fix your jewelry in your home. If you are beginner, it is better for you to start the process with the earring especially the metal jump rings. You need to find the right flux that can work effectively for your metal. The metal jump rings will be the best material to have your practice since they have the cheap price. You will find it is easy to work with. To decorate the jewelry you make, you can use the crystals and gemstones.

With the help of the tool, you may also apply some styles to your jewelry. The popular style of the jewelry is the simple braiding metal wires. You need to choose the metal which has the lighter weight and thinner in the shape. It is because the wire which has the thicker wire will be difficult to be braided.

Another function of the soldering iron is helping you to make the wire baskets. The function of the basket is to keep your item safely. It will add the aesthetic value in your home. You can create the wire baskets which are suitable with your home condition. You can choose the wire with your favorite color to suit your home's situation.

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Learning About Resistance Soldering and the Tools for the Job

Now, everyone knows about the tradition form of soldering, we know that soldering requires heat and electricity in order to melt a soft metal alloy to form a harder metal joint, but do we know that there is soldering these days called resistance soldering. We are going to learn about this type of soldering in this article and we are going to compare the differences between tradition soldering and resistance soldering.

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Ok, so we have already gone through what traditional soldering is we also already know that the accessory that you need to use with soldering is a soft alloy metal. This metal can be lead based or flux based and can be bought any and everywhere soldering tools are sold, and in most hardware stores. You need to know that it is the tradition type of soldering that is used on circuit boards, like the one you have in your computer, TV, DVD player and even in your toaster.

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There is no other types of soldering that can be used on circuit boards, and even with the traditional type of soldering, which has been used on circuit boards for a long time, you have to be really careful. This is because if you leave the iron on the metal joint for to long you run the risk of melting the inside of one or more of your components. This means that you will need the soldering joint to be as healthy as possible. You need to make sure that your soldering joint is not too old, because with age that piece of metal becomes harder and more resistant to heat as it has heat running over it all the time.

This means that you will want to replace that joint every now and again, but remember, you do not want to do it with resistance soldering and you will want to keep your unit wiring diagram with your at all times. So what is this type of soldering and why can you not use it on circuit boards you ask?

Resistive soldering is soldering that does not require you to plug your tool into a wall socket. The first thing that you will want to know is that it is powered by batteries, which means that if it used heat, that the heat would not be sufficient enough to melt even the softest alloy metal like soldering metal.

Resistive soldering sends an electrical current through the joint that needs to be melted or the wire that needs to be bound. The current that is sent through will heat up the material used and in turn that heat will melt whatever it is you are melting.

This means that you are not able to use this micro tool on a circuit board, because the current will blow out one or more of your components, but it does make a really great tool to make use of in the plumbing industry, because it is super portable and does not use any cords at all, and no plug in electricity is used either.

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Aoyue 2702 Soldering Station - Review

I have already worked with Aoyue 2702A soldering station and everything went smoothly.

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It is a really complete soldering system; very fast temperature response, lots of accessories. I have been using this soldering station when soldering very fine surface mount components (SMD) in sizes 0402, 0603. The station maintains a constant temperature when the set value is reached.

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The Aoyue 2702 system consists of:

- iron

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Soldering iron comes with a smoke absorber.

AOYUE is a leading manufacturer in China and Europe. This is a top of the line machine with all the latest technology.

The Aoyue 2702 soldering system package contents:

Main station with hot air gun, de-soldering gun, air nozzles (1124,1130,1197, 1313, 1919),G001 IC popper, Z003 hot air gun holder, soldering iron with T-LF-2B tip, soldering iron holder with solder wire stand, 3 de-soldering tips(s,m,l), vacuum suction pen and power cord.

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- 15 minute stand-by auto sleep mode temperature range 100-480 C (212-896 F)

- Air flow 23 L/min (max)

The 24 volt soldering iron is compatible with the compound tip design by connecting the ceramic heater, sensor control unit and tip as one.

Vacuum pump in the de-soldering tool comes with zero crossing circuitry preventing electrical surges.

The Aoyue 2702 is great 0 soldering system - the combination of high quality and great price. It is a great solder workstation for repairs on all types of boards.

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Choosing the Right Soldering Iron for Electronics Work

Dan, one of my Facebook buddies, wrote to me asking about choosing a soldering iron:

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"Quick question... I'm looking for a new soldering iron. would you recommend anything under 40 dollars without a soldering station? I'm getting tired of my RadioShack 45 watt iron with the screw on tips (and having to use a bench grinder everyday to clean the tips)."

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I've been asked this question quite a bit, so I thought it was time to put something together explaining about soldering irons, flux and tinning.

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The first thing I would recommend is getting an adjustable temperature soldering iron, and get used to setting the correct temperature for the different types of parts you are working with - hotter for larger gauge, and cooler for thinner, finer work. I typically work in the 325F to 400F range. I've been using the Velleman LAB1U, it has a built in multi-meter and power supply. These can be a bit pricey, so check out the Weller brand - sometimes they go on sale for around . I would avoid the Cold Heat soldering irons - they are unsuitable for delicate electronics, as are the big soldering "gun" type irons.

I used to use quite large gauge solder and tips, but just recently (after doing a lot of surface-mount work) switched to 1/32″ tip and 0.32″ diameter solder. This allows for much finer control with less overspill.

My soldering iron has a built in "damp sponge" to clean off excess solder inbetween uses. In the past I have used regular paper towels to do the same job, but a dedicated sponge with a circular hole cut in the middle really works best.

Helping Hands
The next thing I wouldn't be without is are some "Helping Hands" - these are pairs of crocodile clips that can be used to hold the workpiece while you concentrate on the soldering. this is really important, as it won't be long before you realise that you need 4 hands to solder things.

Even better than helping hands is a:

Bench Vice/Vise
I bought one of these 2 years ago and it's proven to be invaluable. The brand I use is "PanaVise" and they come with a range of bases and options - Fry's carries them, and they are available online. You can put the whole PCB you are working on into the vice, insert the components and then just flip it over to solder.

Flux Pen
Rosin Flux is a substance that encourages the solder to flow. If you find that you are having trouble getting a good solder joint then it's probably because the heat transfer isn't working correctly, or the components are dirty. Applying some solder flux to the joint area will really help - I've been using a flux pen for years and wouldn't want to be without one. An alternative is flux paste - like toothpaste it comes in a tube and can be applied with the fingers.

Tip Tinner and Cleaner
When you first fit a new soldering iron tip it will be bright, shiny and very difficult to work with. The solder will not stick to it and so you cannot "tin" the tip properly. Some people will use fine sandpaper to break in a new tip but I prefer to dip the new tip into some RadioShack "Tip Tinner and Cleaner". This starts the process nicely. It's also a good idea to dip the soldering iron after you are finished, and before you switch off. I find that it really helps to prevent the tip from wearing out prematurely.

Fume extractor
If you do a lot of soldering, then you need to get something installed on your bench to divert the fumes away from your face. It's not recommended to breath in solder fumes at all. I use a small fan, but a proper extractor is a very good idea.

Wire Cutters
The final piece of essential equipment is a pair of sharp, flat bottomed wire cutters. These are used to trim off excess component wire (the "leg") after soldering. The flat bottom is important to get the cut as close to the PCB as possible. Don't go too cheap with these, I paid about for mine.

That just about covers the basics of soldering, I would also think about getting a loupe (magnifier), some solder wick and solder "sucker" for removal, wire strippers and isopropyl alcohol and an old toothbrush for flux removal.

Very soon I'll put together a series of articles on soldering technique - covering basic through-hole assembly, and the more advanced surface-mount technology.

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Soldering On Your Electric RC Airplane

Although I like to spend most of my time flying RC Airplanes there comes a point when I am forced to land and provide maintenance on the plane. For a long time I did everything in my power to avoid having to solder anything on my planes. I was scared of soldering and admittedly quite terrible at it. But like a first kiss, there comes a time in a man's life when he must step up and grab the bull by the horns no matter how terrifying it is.

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If you are just starting out in the hobby you may be thinking to yourself "why would I ever need to solder anything on my RC airplane?" I used to have that same attitude but after a few crashes and upgrades it quickly became clear that I was going to need some soldering skills. Soldering can be used on all sorts of electric airplane parts. Servos, motors, ESC's and batteries are the more popular components that often need some soldering.

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When it comes to soldering electrical devices in your airplane it is best to remove the device from the fuselage and solder it away from the model. Foam and balsa melt and burn very quickly when coming into contact with a soldering iron. If you are unable to take the component out of the plane then do your best to protect the rest of the plane with a towel or other covering and be very careful. Make sure the model is secure and will not roll around or shift while you're in the middle of soldering. A sudden movement could disrupt the whole operation, causing you to damage the airplane.

Choosing the right iron for the soldering job is simple as long as you think 'light'. Soldering on RC models is often a delicate ordeal so you want to have the right tool for the job. A large, heavy soldering 'gun' is awesome, but the wrong tool for the job. Precision is key and you will have a hard time being precise when your muscles are shaking and giving out during the soldering session. Choose a pencil iron that you can easily hold in one hand like a pencil. An iron in the 60-80 watt range is a good start. An 80 watt iron might be a little hot for some jobs but a 40 watt iron is much to 'cold' for most jobs. I have learned that through much experience so save yourself the frustration and get something in the middle.

The right (or wrong) solder can make all the difference in the world as well. Be sure to use something that has less than 5% silver content, otherwise the solder will take an enormous amount of heat to melt and the time to solidify will be very quick. This makes the job more difficult than it needs to be, especially for those that are just starting out.

The important thing is to take your time and arm yourself with as much patience as you can muster. Soldering is a sometimes difficult and frustrating skill to master, but once mastery is achieved a world of opportunity is opened when it comes to repairing or modifying your electric radio controlled airplane.

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Soldering and Desoldering

The subject of soldering is one that most members of the general public do not encounter every day. Yet it forms an integral part of modern life. Whilst most people are unfamiliar with the art of soldering, they rely daily on items that contain soldered components such as mobile phones and personal computers.

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The principles of soldering are clear. There is a basic general knowledge of the procedure. This has come about due to the use of soldering irons in hobbies such as model making, and perhaps model railway construction. Desoldering is a lesser recognised procedure, but is just as important, especially concerning the repair and possible recycling of our modern everyday gadgets.

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The art of removing soldered components is one which requires the correct tools. The key is not to overheat and thereby damage any of the surrounding components on the circuit board. Whilst they can be used for a variety of different applications, today more than ever temperature controlled soldering and desoldering stations are being used to repair or modify items that most people would throw away, presuming them to be broken and therefore worthless.

A basic soldering iron is something that many of us would find in the home. Not so recognisable perhaps is the desoldering station. More likely to be found in a workshop specifically dealing with repairs, the desoldering station allows components to be removed through a targetted heating process. The temperature and flow of the heat can be controlled, reducing the risk of the overheating of surrounding areas. Once at the desired temperature, the solder becomes molten. A high pressure vacuum gun, with a specific nozzle is held in place and activated. The sodler is sucked away and the component can be removed with ease, either with a suction gun, or perhaps a pair of tweezers. A variety of desoldering nozzles are available to ensure that heat is directed only to the part of the job that requires it.

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