Soldering irons are most often used for installation, repairs, and limited production work in electronics assembly, whereas high-volume production lines typically use other soldering methods. Large irons may be used for soldering joints in sheet metal objects. Less common uses include pyrography (burning designs into wood) and plastic welding (as an alternative to ultrasonic welding).
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Soldering irons
Soldering irons
OVERVIEW
A soldering iron is composed of a heated metal tip and an insulated handle. Heating is often achieved electrically, by passing an electric current (supplied through an electrical cord or battery cables) through a resistive heating element. Cordless irons can be heated by combustion of gas stored in a small tank, often using a catalytic heater rather than a flame. Simple irons, less commonly used today than in the past, were simply a large copper bit on a handle, heated in a flame.
Solder melts at approximately 185 deg C (365 deg F). Soldering irons are designed to reach a temperature range of 200 to 480 deg C (392 to 896 deg F). In a makerspace, you're likely to find several types of soldering irons, which are very popular among those creating electronic parts.
EE101: Intro to Soldering
If you were to open up any electronic device with a circuit board, you’ll see the components are attached using soldering techniques. Soldering is the process of joining two or more electronic parts together by melting solder around the connection. In EE101, we'll cover the basics, such as how solder works and why it creates a strong electrical bond between parts. We'll review the key components, materials, and parts needed to start soldering, and by the end of the 60-minute lesson, you'll have a firm understanding of how to solder as well as how to desolder.
This workshop is a must for any budding electrical engineer. hobbyist tinkerer, or microcontroller enthusiast.
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STANDARD OPERATING GUIDE
MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES
STATE | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE | TOTAL |
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47 | 37 | 38 | 121 | |
27 | 23 | 17 | 67 | |
26 | 18 | 26 | 70 | |
19 | 18 | 19 | 56 | |
17 | 10 | 15 | 42 |
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