!
Caution: Never file the tip
to
remove oxide
Why A” Detinned” Tip fails To
work?
A detinned tip is one not wetted with
solder. This exposes the plating to
oxidation and degrades the heat transfer
efficiency of the tip. Detinning is
caused by :
To Restore A Detinned tip
Extending Tip Life
3.
If there is black oxide on the solder-plated
portion of the tip, apply new solder ( containing
flux ) and wipe the tip on
the
cleaning sponge.
Repeat until the oxide is completely remove.
Coat with new sol
de
r. The solder protects the
tip from oxidation and prolongs the life of the
tip.
4.
If the tip is deformed or heavily eroded, replace
it with a new one.
a.
Failure to keep the tip covered with fresh
solder during idling periods.
b.
High tip temperatures.
c.
Lack of sufficient flux in soldering
operations.
d.
Wiping the tip on dirty or dry sponges and
rags.( Always use a clean, wet, industrial
grade, sulfur-free sponge.)
e.
Impurities in the solder, iron plating ,or on
the surfaces to be soldered
1.
Remove the tip from the solder handle and
allow the tip to cool down.
2.
Remove scale and oxides from the tinned area
of the tip with 80-grit abrasive polyurethane
foam stock or a 100-grit emery cloth.
3.
Wrap rosin core solder (0.031” diameter or
larger) around the newly exposed iron surface,
insert the tip into the handle, and turn on the
system.
NOTE: Detinned tips are preventable with proper
daily care!
1.
Tin the tip before and after each use. This
protects the tip from oxidizing, and prolongs
the tip's life.
2.
Do the job at the lowest temperature. Lower
temperatures decrease tip oxidation and are
easier on the components being joined.
