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Solder tip cleaner

Mario Guel

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Solder tip cleaner | 9 February, 1999

Hi. I'm trying to looking for a manner to enlagre the solder tip life. I have heard about some chemicals substances that help both avoid or eliminate oxidation on tips. Anybody can suggest me some of those products Thanks in advance Mario Guel CMC Mexico

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john

#12663

Re: Solder tip cleaner | 9 February, 1999

| Hi. | I'm trying to looking for a manner to enlagre the solder tip life. I have heard about some chemicals substances that | help both avoid or eliminate oxidation on tips. | Anybody can suggest me some of those products | Thanks in advance | Mario Guel | CMC Mexico | Mario,

We use two brands of tip tinners: 1. R&R Lotion brand Ph. 602-443-9255 2. Kester Ultrapure Ph. 708-390-9338

I would also talk to your vendors to see if a process change is in order. no clean fluxes, wrong tip temperature and bad tip cleaning habits can significantly reduce tip life. Good luck!

John

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