Electronics Forum | Mon Apr 26 17:05:36 EDT 2004 | babe
If you have deep pockets and wish to spend alot of money over the next few years, then yes, call Metcal. Whatever solder iron you plan to use, it is my suggestion that you take a look at the board that you are going to solder. How big are the pads? H
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 27 16:51:46 EDT 2004 | russ
Steve, I didn't say "buy metcal" I said to contact them. I agree they are expensive to operate. But they do have a pretty good website and great knowledge on how to select the right tip. The thread poster appears that he needs to start at the begi
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 27 14:15:53 EDT 2004 | Kirk
thank you for suggestion but i need some more basic information i mean when should i use short tip or long tip, short is better to heat transfer but what about long one, there are curved solder tips what application? Kirk
Electronics Forum | Sun Apr 25 13:35:33 EDT 2004 | Sly
I am looking for how to choose right solder iron tip for different application for example THT soldering, smt soldering. What kind of iron tips should i use? Where can i find guide with diagrams about it in internet?
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 27 15:18:13 EDT 2004 | Claude_Couture
No offence, but have you ever used a soldering iron? The usage dictates the shape you need. small pads require small tips, big pads require big tips. Then you have chisel tips, cone tips, etc... that is to your preference or what you feel more comfor
Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 28 12:13:57 EDT 2004 | Jack
You can find the procedures for different package types in the IPC-7711 & 7721 manuals. These can be purchased from the IPC.[http://www.ipc.org/] You can also try Circuit Technology: http://www.circuittechctr.com/guides/guides.shtml These manuals and
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 02 08:11:21 EST 2007 | Rob
Try using a solder like S03X7C from Koki, which uses cobalt to prolong the tip life & also a wire wool type dry wipe instead of a wet sponge.
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 28 15:40:13 EST 2006 | fredericksr
The fluxes involved with lead-free soldering tend to be more aggressive and the tip deterioration is a side effect of making the world a greener place. I am not certain if any of the tip manufacturers claim to have lead-free resistant tips. I would
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 28 15:11:19 EST 2006 | laurieg
WE are experiencing a faster than usual deterioration of solder tips. We have been conducting a cost study of our current irons/tips and are trying to decide whether to upgrade the irons or not. Is anyone else experiencing this problem (could the c
