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Mastering the Art of Soldering
Use the wet sponge for cleaning the soldering iron tip
When the soldering iron is not in use, you can put
it at rest on the soldering iron stand
3.7. Tweezers
Tweezers are usually made from high quality stainless steel with anti static plating and have
fine tips. They are usually straight or curved tweezers. They are especially designed for
electronic projects that require high precision, such as holding small items and small parts.
You can use it and ideal for grabbing little screws and wicking coils.
Straight Tweezers
Curved Tweezers
3.8. Soldering Iron Tip Set
The soldering iron is not complete without the soldering tip. It is the part that is found at the
end of soldering iron and usually made of copper plated iron and have an angle ranging from
22° to 90°. It is the part that heats up causing the solder to flow around the two components
being joined. It is a replaceable part and comes in various tips that differ in size and shape
depending on the soldering work you would do. When using a soldering tip, it’s important to
ensure it appropriate for the soldering iron.
