How To Select Soldering Iron Tips

There are endless varieties of specialized tips designed for specific jobs even if they arent soldering relatedFor example this spade tip is used to scrape UV glue off of LCD glass.

How to select soldering iron tips. This way the tip of the soldering iron works less effectively and degrades the surface. Select the proper tip size and shape for the application Apply solder to the connection and not directly to the tip If solder must be applied directly to the tip vary the contact point. The tip type is determined by the soldering iron it is used on.

Buy a soldering iron stand to avoid any misplacements. When selecting a soldering tip or desoldering nozzle you want to consider the size or area of the pad in which the tip or nozzle will be making contact. I have tried all tip temperatures about 47 years ago and selected 700 degrees F as the best one for old leaded rosin-core solder.

Also try not to touch soldering joints just after the process. A place for solderers from around the world to gather help one another and hang out. When choosing a soldering iron there are three main factors to consider.

It calls for constant cleaning to keep it working. Determine the size if its too small there will not be enough heat transfer and if it is too large you could damage the board. I clean it on a damp sponge.

However some people cleverly use them to solder multiple leads on surface mount devices. In addition you need to determine the correct tip size because if its too small heat will not be transferred efficiently and if its too big you can overhang the pad and damage the circuit board. You need to choose a tip thats compatible with your soldering iron.

Always make sure that you place your soldering iron in an iron stand thats stable regardless of whether its being used or not. Wattage temperature and the tip of the soldering iron. Best practice is always size your tip to pad size this gives you the maximum amount of heat transfer faster heat transfer - equals less strain on the board and.