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Date: | Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:22:58 +0100 |
From: | Ed Simmons <ed AT estechnical DOT co DOT uk> |
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Subject: | Re: [geda-user] Soldering problems |
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On 16/07/12 15:03, Rob Butts wrote: > I have an aide doing some soldering for me. I found an excellent > video on youtube that showed really good techniques on how to solder > small surface mount components by applying solder to one side of the > pads first then with solder on the tip you simply touch the soldering > iron to the junction of each pad and component. > Friday this was working great. We had and have the soldering iron at > 343C (suggested 650F). The tip was staying shiney and silver. Today > the solder is turning a dull grey and seems to be oxidizing. Any > suggestions? Oh and we're using a flux pen. > Thanks > PS > the video is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NN7UGWYmBY We had this issue when using the damp sponge to clean the iron. Switching to a brass spiral cleaner helped keep the iron clean, and when it gets really dull and refuses to re-tin, use something like this: http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/soldering-iron-tips-accessories/0226287/ - this brings up a good-as-new shine on the bit. Hope that helps. Ed
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