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    Dos and Donts of Soldering

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    Soldering involves joining metal components together by melting and flowing a filler metal (solder) that has a lower melting point than the components into the joint. It is used to permanently connect electronic components. The process involves heating the metal parts and solder with a soldering iron until the solder melts and flows into the connection, joining the parts without melting them. Solder forms an electrical connection that allows current to flow through the circuit. While test circuits can use solderless breadboards, permanent circuits are better constructed by soldering the components directly together.

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    Soldering involves joining metal components together by melting and flowing a filler metal (solder) that has a lower melting point than the components into the joint. It is used to permanently connect electronic components. The process involves heating the metal parts and solder with a soldering iron until the solder melts and flows into the connection, joining the parts without melting them. Solder forms an electrical connection that allows current to flow through the circuit. While test circuits can use solderless breadboards, permanent circuits are better constructed by soldering the components directly together.

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    Soldering involves joining metal components together by melting and flowing a filler metal (solder) that has a lower melting point than the components into the joint. It is used to permanently connect electronic components. The process involves heating the metal parts and solder with a soldering iron until the solder melts and flows into the connection, joining the parts without melting them. Solder forms an electrical connection that allows current to flow through the circuit. While test circuits can use solderless breadboards, permanent circuits are better constructed by soldering the components directly together.

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    Dos and Donts of Soldering

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    Soldering involves joining metal components together by melting and flowing a filler metal (solder) that has a lower melting point than the components into the joint. It is used to permanently connect electronic components. The process involves heating the metal parts and solder with a soldering iron until the solder melts and flows into the connection, joining the parts without melting them. Solder forms an electrical connection that allows current to flow through the circuit. While test circuits can use solderless breadboards, permanent circuits are better constructed by soldering the components directly together.

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    Overview: What is soldering and when should you use it?

     Soldering is a process in which two or more metal items are joined together by melting and then
    flowing a filler metal into the joint—the filler metal having a relatively low melting point.
     Soldering is used to form a permanent connection between electronic components.
     The metal to be soldered is heated with a soldering iron and then solder is melted into the
    connection.
    o Only the solder melts, not the parts that are being soldered.
    o Solder is metallic "glue" that holds the parts together and forms a connection that
    allows electrical current to flow.
     You can use a solder less breadboard to make test circuits, but if you want your circuit to last for
    more than a few days, you will want to solder the components together.

    Soldering: The Dos and Don’ts

    Be careful not to apply too much pressure

     Don’t apply too much pressure with the tool on the PCB or the parts being soldered.
    It will not solder the joints more quickly and will only damage the long-lasting plating and even ruin
    the finest tips.

    Return the tool to the stand

     Don’t leave your tool unattended when it is on. This can cause accidents and may
    damage the tool itself.

     Always return the tool to the stand when not in use.


    Use the cartridge extractor

     Don’t use a pliers or any other tool to remove and replace the cartridges. Don’t
    adjust or tighten the cartridge by using another surface other than the extractor. This can damage
    the tips irreparably.
    Maintain tip surface clean

     A dirty rusty surface will not transfer the heat properly.

     Keep the tips clean and re-tin them before placing the tool in the stand.

     Don’t use sandpaper or files to clean the tip.

     Only use the cleaning methods provided by the manufacturer.

     A damp (not swamped) sponge is an efficient cleaning method if it is kept clean. It


    should be changed periodically and only used with de-ionized water.

     Don’t use tap water under any circumstances.


    Take advantage of SLEEP & HIBERNATION modes.

     Don’t leave the tool at working temperature when in the stand.

     Sleep & Hibernation functions automatically reduce tip temperature when the iron


    is at rest in the stand. This prevents rusting or oxidation.
    Choose the correct soldering tip

     Always choose the largest tip possible for each solder joint. Select the tip that has
    the greatest contact area.

    How to apply solder

     Don’t melt solder directly onto the tip unless necessary.

     The solder wire should be applied to the surfaces being soldered. The diameter of
    the wire used must match the solder joint you are doing.

    Work at the lowest possible temperature.

     The higher the temperature, the greater the risk of oxidation. A high temperature can
    damage the PCB and shorten the life of the tips.

     90% of solder joints using JBC tools can be performed successfully at 350°C or
    less. When the solder joint needs a temperature above 380°C, we recommend you use
    a preheater.
    Avoid corrosion

     Don’t use too much active Flux. Excessive use can cause corrosion.
     IPC recommends: ROL, REL and ORL. The internal flux from small Ø solder reels
    might not be enough. You can add compatible external Flux if necessary.

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