Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 19 15:37:40 EST 2010 | ehess
does anyone know of a simple way to calibrate sodering irons, without having to purchase those expensive calibration modules?
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 19 21:30:52 EST 2010 | davef
Approaches are: * Thermal profiler that you use to calibrate your oven. * Any chromel-alumel [Type K] fine wire thermocouple with a cheapo instrument attached will do the job
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 | Fri Jul 11 11:48:51 EDT 2008 | ehess
What is the process for calibrating a soldering iron and/or station? What tools are needed, and how do i go about it? Thanks
Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 14 10:17:27 EDT 2008 | dwelch123
Ed,,You need a temp gauge to verify tip temp and if it's a digital control iron and it's off usually just junk it. If dial control you can loosen knob and adjust to reading.If you need to know type of gauge and manufacturer drop me a line
Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 14 11:33:35 EDT 2008 | stepheniii
It depends on the type of iron. Some of ours have a little plug you pull out that exposes a pot that you tweak to make the temperature of the tip the same as the reading. Others can't be adjusted and the heating element must be replaced if they don't
Electronics Forum | Sat Aug 03 01:40:24 EDT 2019 | sarason
I own a metcal for the high precision work 1500$ in 1992 tips $60 in 1992 and have only used one tip in all that time, have horses holves for large pin devices, precision points for 0402 and a largest tip for service work. Also have Hakkos for bulk
Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 21 16:00:51 EDT 2003 | nathan
I agree the Ersa Power tool is probably the most powerful iron on the market, unless you want an iron that takes two hands to hold. We have put the power tool against many irons and none have the capability or power, it should work well for you, and
Electronics Forum | Tue Dec 30 04:24:47 EST 2003 | praveen
Hi, Does any body know what is the recommended freqency of Soldering Iron/stations calibration?
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 02 05:40:20 EST 2004 | p.LAKSHMANAN
cALIBRATION OF SOLDERING IRON DEPENDS ON THE USAGE AND AGAIN DEPENDS ON THE PERFORMANCE.NORMALLY U CAN FIX THE CALIBRATION INTERVAL AS 3 MONTHS (OR) 6 MONTHS AND ANALYSE IF THERE IS ANY SUBSTANTIAL DRIFT IN THE READINGS(BETWEEN ACTUAL AND DISPLAYED).
