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	Soldering - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Soldering can be done in a number of ways, including passing parts over a bulk container of melted solder, using an infrared lamp, or by using a point source such as an electric soldering iron, a brazing torch, or a hot-air soldering tool.
		Soldering is distinct from welding in that the base materials to be joined are not melted, though the base metal is dissolved somewhat into the liquid solder much as a sugar cube into coffee - this dissolution process results in the soldered joint's mechanical and electrical strengths.
		Due to the dissolution of the base metals into the solder, solder should never be reused; once the solder's capacity to dissolve base metal has been achieved, the solder will not properly bond with the base metal and a cold solder joint with a hard and brittle crystalline appearance will usually be the result.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Soldering (1765 words)

	Soldering iron - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A soldering iron is a device for applying a point source of heat to melt solder for soldering two materials together.
		A general rule is that the tip of the soldering iron be cleaned and coated with solder between sessions of use.
		In most cases, most notably in electronics work, soldering is performed not by smearing molten solder on the work but rather by heating the work itself with the iron to a temperature sufficient to melt the solder and allow it to flow.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Soldering_iron (473 words)

	Introduction to Soldering
		When the iron is hot, apply some solder to the flattened working end at the end of the bit, and wipe it on a piece of damp cloth or sponge so that the solder forms a thin film on the bit.
		In a properly made joint the solder will bond the components very strongly indeed, since the process of soldering is similarly to brazing, and to a lesser degree welding, in that the solder actually forms a molecular bond with the surfaces of the joint.
		Too little solder on the iron will result in poor heat transfer to the joint, too much and you will suffer from the solder forming strings as the iron is removed, causing splashes and bridges to other contacts.
	www.irational.org /sic/radio/solder.html (974 words)

	Electronics Tips: Soldering Techniques
		Soldering is accomplished by quickly heating the metal parts to be joined, and then applying a flux and a solder to the mating surfaces.
		Besides the soldering iron configuration and the shape of the iron's tip, the operator also affects the flow of heat from the tip to the connection.
		The ability of the soldering iron to maintain a consistent soldering temperature from connection to connection depends on the iron's overall ability to transfer heat as well as the operator's ability to repeat proper technique.
	www.elexp.com /t_solder.htm (2250 words)

	Soldering
		Soldering iron is a necessary instrument when you solder.
		Solder is hardening in a normal temperature, but solder can melt easily by using the soldering iron and the parts and wiring materials can be fixed to the printed wiring board(PWB).
		The melted solder is absorbed to desoldering wire with a capillary tube phenomenon.
	www.interq.or.jp /japan/se-inoue/e_solder.htm (811 words)

	EPE "Basic Soldering Guide"
		Soldering stations already have this feature, otherwise a separate soldering iron stand is essential, preferably one with a holder for tip-cleaning sponges.
		Solder joints may need to possess some degree of mechanical strength in some cases, especially with wires soldered to, say, potentiometer or switch tags, and this means that the wire should be looped through the tag and secured before solder is applied.
		Before using the iron to make a joint, it should be "tinned" (coated with solder) by applying a few millimetres of solder, then wiped on a damp sponge preparing it for use: you should always do this immediately with a new bit, anyway.
	www.geocities.com /CollegePark/Library/1355/soldering.htm (3299 words)

	Review: Portasol Pro Piezo PP-1K soldering iron
		In operation, a butane iron is the same as an ordinary electric one, except there's no cord to worry about, and there's a very hot breeze coming out of the side of the tip.
		The torch attachment is the one to use for amusement after filling the iron; now, the little bubbles will cause the iron to flame out with a momentary yellow plume as it extinguishes itself, and the valve makes entertaining quacks and whistles as it deals with the overpressure.
		Even if the iron blows itself out when you're not looking and pumps out unburned butane, it's not much of a risk; butane is heavier than air and will sink to the floor and, in most rooms, leak out of the room harmlessly without getting close to an explosive or even ignitable mixture.
	www.dansdata.com /portasol.htm (2146 words)

	Review: Vulkan P100K and P200K gas soldering iron kits
		Putting the cap on either iron pushes the gas-flow slide switch on the side into the off position; this is a standard feature of all half-decent butane irons, since it's been experimentally proven to significantly reduce the number of toolboxes that burst into flames.
		Soldering stations with hundred-watt-plus output are few and far between; you have to buy a big fat plumber's iron to get that much power from an electric.
		The gas iron isn't likely to be quite as good for any job as an electric iron tuned to that one task, but the gas iron is small and neat and cordless and always ready to go, and it can work as a little blowtorch and hot blow gun and hot knife, too.
	www.dansdata.com /vulkan.htm (3401 words)

	Temperature of a Soldering Iron
		Soldering is a term used to refer to the joining of metals by fusion of alloys which have relatively low melting points, around 450 degrees Celsius.
		A soldering iron is the heat source used to melt solder.
		The part of the soldering iron that is heated and transfers the heat and the solder to the joint is usually made of copper.
	hypertextbook.com /facts/2003/LillianDvirts.shtml (330 words)

	Boston.com / Business / Technology / Product Review: A 'cold' soldering iron
		The idea is this: instead of running electric current through the tip of the iron to heat it up, the Cold Heat iron runs the current between the two prongs of its split tip, and thus through the solder.
		When the iron's split tip is removed from the solder, it cools down quickly, becoming safe to touch in a few seconds.
		However, the patents issued to the inventor, Grigore Axinte, are for a cordless soldering iron with a tip of graphite, a common form of carbon used in, among other things, pencils.
	www.boston.com /business/technology/articles/2004/11/25/product_review_a_cold_soldering_iron (602 words)

	Soldering Guide
		Some components, such as transistors, can be damaged by heat when soldering so if you are not an expert it is wise to use a heat sink clipped to the lead between the joint and the component body.
		Solder is an alloy (mixture) of tin and lead, typically 60% tin and 40% lead.
		After removing most of the solder from the joint(s) you may be able to remove the wire or component lead straight away (allow a few seconds for it to cool).
	www.kpsec.freeuk.com /solder.htm (1566 words)

	EPE Online Soldering FAQ Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		These irons may be described as "thermally balanced" so that they have some degree of temperature "matching," but their output will otherwise not be controlled.
		This type of iron will have some form of built-in thermostatic control, to ensure that the temperature of the bit (the tip of the iron) is maintained at a fixed level (within limits).
		Soldering stations consist of a complete bench-top control unit into which a special low-voltage soldering iron is plugged.
	www.epemag.com /solderfaq (3505 words)

	Electronic Construction Tutorial Part 1 - Tools & Soldering
		Solder-- it's traditional to start out with a caution that you must use rosin core solder and never acid core solder, but in practice acid core solder is so hard to find that the warning is almost superfluous.
		Soldering is not difficult, and the basics are easily within your grasp if you have the right soldering iron, the right solder, and a little bit of practice.
		Solder is a mixture (alloy) of two or more metals with a relatively low melting point, that will flow onto the surface of other metals creating a low-resistance electrical connection.
	www.mtechnologies.com /building/atoz.htm (3661 words)

	Electro-Tek Soldering Irons Recalled by Custom Accessories (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		These soldering irons were sold under the Electro-Tek brand name, and have part number 10764W.
		The soldering iron has a fl plastic handle and is packaged on a white card with fl, yellow and red accents.
		Electro-Tek soldering irons with different part numbers are not affected by this recall.
	www.cpsc.gov /cpscpub/prerel/prhtml99/99022b.html (168 words)

	Large Soldering Iron (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Using a little flux and a large soldering iron, I soldered the nut to the inside of the tube and
		Requires use of a large soldering iron or a flame such as a propane torch.
		Now use a flame or a large soldering iron to heat the rod.
	www.all-soldering.com /soldering/large-soldering-iron.html (340 words)

	EPE "Basic Soldering Guide"
		The best way is to use the tip of the hot iron to press a short length of braid down onto the joint to be de-soldered.
		The iron will subsequently melt the solder, which will be drawn up into the braid.
		Or, material may not be suitable for soldering with lead/tin solder (eg aluminium).
	www.epemag.wimborne.co.uk /solderfaq.htm (3542 words)

	Have you seen my new soldering Iron?
		This is due to the surface tension of each little bubble of solder under each of the 132 pins in our fine pitch part.
		Once the solder has melted the oven is tapped a few times to help the IC to self-center over the pads.
		Additionally, until the solder has cooled, the part can slide all over the board with melted solder all over it.
	www.seattlerobotics.org /encoder/200006/oven_art.htm (1127 words)

	Auto Feed Soldering Iron (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Practice loading your iron when it is unplugged until you are comfortable with this...
		SOLDERING TIP This Soldering Tip will fit the CS type of Antex Soldering Iron.
		The tip temperature of soldering iron is based on normal operation environment.
	www.all-soldering.com /soldering/auto-feed-soldering-iron.html (195 words)

	New Scientist Breaking News - Soldering iron added to nano-toolkit
		An atomic-scale conveyor belt may also be the smallest soldering iron ever created.
		But to generate the flow of molten material necessary to solder parts together, hundreds of thousands of atoms must be moved.
		The liquid bubbles could be wicked off the ends of the tubes and used to solder tiny parts together, he says, though this has yet to be demonstrated.
	www.newscientist.com /article.ns?id=dn4938 (397 words)

	XYZ Computing
		Of course, offhand, it may seem odd for us to be reviewing a soldering tool.
		Soldering iron technology really has not changed much over the years, and in all honesty, before ColdHeat, when is the last time you saw a soldering iron advertised on TV?
		Thankfully, each unit is packaged with a pretty nifty plastic case that looks sort of what people keep their glasses in.
	www.xyzcomputing.com /index.php?option=content&task=view&id=191&Itemid=2 (211 words)

	Wall Lenk Soldering Products
		A general purpose iron for a variety of household applications: electronics, small appliances and lawn and garden.
		A battery operated portable soldering iron ideal for farm and marine applications.
		Medium duty soldering gun kit for a variety of household applications: electronics, small appliances, light sheet metal, lawn and garden.
	www.wlenk.com /soldering.html (248 words)

	EPE Basic Soldering Guide Photo Gallery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		At hobbyist level, bad soldering technique can be a cause of major disappointment which damages your confidence.
		The new Basic Desoldering Guide is a photo sequence illustrating the use of solder pumps and braid, and a few genuine examples (honest) of bad soldering.
		The soldering iron featured is an Ungar Concept 2100 Soldering Station.
	www.epemag.wimborne.co.uk /solderpix.htm (547 words)

	Tools: Soldering Iron (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		A soldering iron is not something most people would asssociate wiht modelling, but there are times when one can be very useful.
		Simple soldering is the most robust method for joining copper or brass that most people will have easy access to.
		The soldering iron merely provides the heat source for creating a joint, solder is required to 'do the business'.
	www.totalmodel.com /workshop/pages/workshop_289.shtml (254 words)

	Cold Heat soldering iron runs hot and cold - Tech News & Reviews - MSNBC.com
		I turned it on and the soldering iron remained cool to the touch until I put it near a metal connection on a printed circuit board.
		The only time he felt he needed to go back to his trusty, old-fashioned, always-hot soldering iron was when he worked in a very narrow space.
		At that point a regular soldering iron’s long snout made the job easier.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/6151688 (673 words)

	soldering iron rheostat controls stained glass supplies
		" iron control has solid state circuitry for precise current and temperature control.
		This is not a rheostat or a voltage control, but a bimetal regulator, which is more effective (it does not waste power) and is more reliable.
		Useful for controlling the temperature of a soldering iron to suit various soldering conditions.
	www.khue.com /dept/sold/thermo.htm (64 words)

	Soldering Iron Accessories
		The Glastar Iron Controller works like a kiln "infinite switch", cycling the power through your iron at 100% power for a certain length of time and then completely off (much like how the furnace in your house works).
		It has a iron stand with sponge, solder spool holder, built in iron control (same works as a MiniPhaser), tool tray and cord minder.
		It has a place for pens, pattern shears, cutters, pliers, foil, solder, flux, flux brushes, plus a built-in soldering iron stand.
	www.sunshineglass.com /rcol/c-tools/irons-access.htm (446 words)

	soldering.html (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Do not use very abrasive surfaces to clean / polish the soldering iron tip.
		Never cut off a grounding prong on an iron plug to make it fit an ungrounded receptacle.
		if soldering on a printed circuit board place the components and bed the leads on the soldering side slightly, to hold the component in place.
	www.seas.upenn.edu /ese/rca/funstuff/soldering/soldering.html (159 words)

	ThinkGeek :: Cold Heat Soldering Tool
		The Cold Heat Soldering Tool is a cordless tool that heats quickly and cools down nearly as fast.
		It creates the heat right in the proprietary tip material, making the tool 20 times more efficient than the average conventional soldering iron.
		The Cold Heat Soldering Tool is great for electrical, hobbies, and light PCB work (case modding, repairing motherboards, etc.) It functions best when used with solder 0.032 to 0.040 inches in diameter and wires 18 - 24 AWG or equivalent-sized parts.
	www.thinkgeek.com /gadgets/tools/69d3 (258 words)

	Soldering Iron
		This 30W iron is perfect for PC work and case modification.
		This iron is powered by a normal power outlet.
		When soldering, it is best to heat the materials and then use the solder to in glue them together.
	www.xoxide.com /solderingiron1.html (91 words)

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	hotproducts.alibaba.com /manufacturers-exporters/Soldering_Iron.html (316 words)

	Weller Butane Soldering Iron
		Allows you to solder on those field emergencies when electric power is not available.
		Adjustable power control develops a maximum temperature of up to 850 degrees F, equivalent of 10 to 60 watts.
		Iron (uncharged) comes complete with a 3/32" chisel tip and pen-like cap with igniter.
	www.elexp.com /sdr_05pl.htm (182 words)

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