How To Tip A Soldering Iron

When the iron is hot wipe both sides of the soldering tip on the sponge.

How to tip a soldering iron. The flux in tip cleaner removes the oxidation and build up from the soldering iron tip and then the solder re-tins the tip ready for use. Filing off the black really isnt the best thing to do--It leaves microscopic holes and fissures in the tip which A Reduces the effective surface area and B promotes burning inside the fissures where the tin doesnt go. To prevent oxidation apply a thin layer of solder to the tip after you finish soldering.

Also when you avoid the thermal shock that comes from a wet sponge you are preventing the tip from rapidly expanding or shrinking. The size composition and configuration of the tip being chosen should be determined by the requirements of the intended application and by. Plug in the iron and switch it on.

Wipe the iron on a damp sponge to remove the excess. Set a temperature of the soldering iron to be tested eg. Typically advised to be conducted after unpacking a brand new tool here are the steps on tinning a soldering iron.

How to Select the Proper Soldering Iron Tip and Desoldering Nozzle for your Application. Clean the iron tip. This should lead to a clean shiny tip ready for use for more info see this video.

Wipe the tip of the soldering iron on a damp wet sponge to clean it. Start by sanding the cracked surface to restore its shape. Thrusting your soldering iron tip into a Dry Cleaner several times will quickly and properly clean it.

Touch the solder to the tip of the iron and make sure the solder flows evenly around the tip. Metal wool is another common and effective tool used to clean soldering iron tips. Gently touch the soldering iron tip to the specified position of the sensor about 5 seconds Read the test temperature T result from iREWORK software or LCD Screen.