To Select The Correct Tip For A Solder Application
1.
Pick a tip that maximizes contact area between the tip and solder
Joint. Maximizing contact area gives the most efficient heat tran-
sfer, allowing operators to produce high quality solder joints
quickly.
2.
Pick a tip that allows good access to the solder joint. Shorter tip
lengths allow more precise control. Longer or angled may be
needed for soldering densely populated boards.
Tip Care and Use
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Tip Temperature
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Cleaning
High soldering temperatures
can degrade the tip.
Use the lowest possible solder-
ing temperature.
The excellent thermal recovery
characteristics ensure efficient
and effective soldering event at
low temperatures.
This also protects the soldered
items from thermal damage.
Clean the tip regularly with a c-
leaning sponge,as oxides and c-
arbides from the solder and flux
can form impurities on the tip.
These impurities can result in
defective joints or reduce the t-
ip's heat conductivity.
When using the soldering iron