Soldering

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Learning the basics of soldering is easier than you may think. Follows is a crash course on how to solder two wires together. This is an essential skill to know when just getting started with electronics, and is a skill that is used often when making This is an excerpt from my book Simple Bots. For a more thorough overview of soldering techniques, check out my other For Simple Bots, the ideal solder is .032" diameter Feel free to try slightly thinner or thicker diameter solder, but it is highly recommended that you stick with 60/40 rosin core solder. It is fair to assume the solder contains lead, unless stated otherwise on the packaging. Working with lead requires precautionary measures such as: • Always wash your hands with soap and water after handling solder to wash the lead off. • Take common-sense precautions like not wiping your eyes, nose or mouth, to avoid absorbing lead. (Note that some of the links on this page are affiliate links. This does not change the cost of the item for you. I reinvest whatever proceeds I receive into making new projects. If you would like any suggestions for alternative suppliers, please let me know.) Before any soldering can be done, the soldering iron needs to be turned on and heated to the desired temperature. If you have an adjustable temperature soldering iron, set the temperature to around 300 - 350 degrees to start. This should be more than suitable for most soldering jobs. If your soldering iron is not adjustable-temperature type,...

Once your iron is fully heated wipe the tip off, and then tin the end with some solder. Next put flux on the areas you intent to solder and then tin each of the parts. You want to apply the heat to your target work piece and then quickly bring the solder to it. Once the parts are tinned simply melt them together. Most often if the pieces are well tinned you won't have to add any additional solder, but if your doing a long joint like soldering wires together, you may need some extra to get a solid joint. On small circuits you can just put a dab on your iron tip and then touch it to the part, but its better to do it the other way when ever possible. Next you need to make sure you have a "good clean", and that starts with your soldering tip. When solder remains hot it gets oxidized on your tip and this causes it to have a dull look. If your tip looks like this it wont melt the solder. The best way to clean it is by wiping it off on a brass sponge. Some people use a damp kitchen type sponge, however I prefer the brass because its more effective and doesn't seem to lower the temperature of the tip as much. Most of the time you will not need to "clean" the component your working on, but there are some cases where it's helpful. Brass or copper parts that have been heavily oxidized are a good example. Take these brass beads. Trying to solder directly to the patinad surface is not easy. I can get a bead to sit on there, and eventually when it gets hot enough it'll stick. However if...

Learning how to solder w/ proper soldering techniques is a fundamental skill every maker should master. In this tutorial, we outline the basics of soldering irons, soldering stations, types of solder, desoldering and safety tips. Whether you’re building a robot or working with Arduino, knowing how to solder will come in handy. FREE EBOOK (PDF)– What Is Soldering? If you were to take apart any electronic device that contains 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. Solder is a metal alloy and when it cools it creates a strong electrical bond between the parts. Even though soldering can create a permanent connection, it can also be reversed using a desoldering tool as described below. Soldering Tools The good thing about learning how to solder is the fact that you don’t need a lot to get started. Below we’ll outline the basic tools and materials you will need for most of your soldering projects. Soldering Iron A Soldering Station A Soldering Iron Tips At the end of most soldering irons is an interchangeable part known as a soldering tip. There are many variations of this tip and they come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Each tip is used for a specific purpose and offers a distinct advantage over another. The most common tips you will use in electronics projects are the Conical Tip– Used in precision electronics s...

This guide focuses on soldering for the beginner and explains how you can solder a variety of components using a few different techniques - from the classy to the downright caveman. Although soldering can seem daunting at first, once you give it a try you will see that in most applications it's quite simple to do. Please note: this instructable is written for beginners, and contains lots of very basic information. If you have lots of experience soldering, please use the comments to share your knowledge. Clarifications and corrections are especially welcome. This Instructable was the lead-off for "How to Solder" month, where we rewarded soldering tutorials with Instructables patches. See the original call for project here at Soldering is the process of using a filler material (solder) to join pieces of metal together. Soldering occurs at relatively low temperatures (around 400 degrees Fahrenheit) as compared to brazing and welding, which actually melt and fuse the materials themselves at higher temperatures. In soldering the filler material becomes liquid, coats the pieces it is brought into contact with, and is then allowed to cool. As the solder cools it hardens, and the two materials are joined. Soldering is a quick way to join many types of materials, from copper pipe to stained glass. It creates an electrically conductive strong bond between components that can be re-heated (desoldered) if you should ever want to disconnect two items joined together. It's great for joi...

Learning how to solder w/ proper soldering techniques is a fundamental skill every maker should master. In this tutorial, we outline the basics of soldering irons, soldering stations, types of solder, desoldering and safety tips. Whether you’re building a robot or working with Arduino, knowing how to solder will come in handy. FREE EBOOK (PDF)– What Is Soldering? If you were to take apart any electronic device that contains 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. Solder is a metal alloy and when it cools it creates a strong electrical bond between the parts. Even though soldering can create a permanent connection, it can also be reversed using a desoldering tool as described below. Soldering Tools The good thing about learning how to solder is the fact that you don’t need a lot to get started. Below we’ll outline the basic tools and materials you will need for most of your soldering projects. Soldering Iron A Soldering Station A Soldering Iron Tips At the end of most soldering irons is an interchangeable part known as a soldering tip. There are many variations of this tip and they come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Each tip is used for a specific purpose and offers a distinct advantage over another. The most common tips you will use in electronics projects are the Conical Tip– Used in precision electronics s...

This guide focuses on soldering for the beginner and explains how you can solder a variety of components using a few different techniques - from the classy to the downright caveman. Although soldering can seem daunting at first, once you give it a try you will see that in most applications it's quite simple to do. Please note: this instructable is written for beginners, and contains lots of very basic information. If you have lots of experience soldering, please use the comments to share your knowledge. Clarifications and corrections are especially welcome. This Instructable was the lead-off for "How to Solder" month, where we rewarded soldering tutorials with Instructables patches. See the original call for project here at Soldering is the process of using a filler material (solder) to join pieces of metal together. Soldering occurs at relatively low temperatures (around 400 degrees Fahrenheit) as compared to brazing and welding, which actually melt and fuse the materials themselves at higher temperatures. In soldering the filler material becomes liquid, coats the pieces it is brought into contact with, and is then allowed to cool. As the solder cools it hardens, and the two materials are joined. Soldering is a quick way to join many types of materials, from copper pipe to stained glass. It creates an electrically conductive strong bond between components that can be re-heated (desoldered) if you should ever want to disconnect two items joined together. It's great for joi...

Learning the basics of soldering is easier than you may think. Follows is a crash course on how to solder two wires together. This is an essential skill to know when just getting started with electronics, and is a skill that is used often when making This is an excerpt from my book Simple Bots. For a more thorough overview of soldering techniques, check out my other For Simple Bots, the ideal solder is .032" diameter Feel free to try slightly thinner or thicker diameter solder, but it is highly recommended that you stick with 60/40 rosin core solder. It is fair to assume the solder contains lead, unless stated otherwise on the packaging. Working with lead requires precautionary measures such as: • Always wash your hands with soap and water after handling solder to wash the lead off. • Take common-sense precautions like not wiping your eyes, nose or mouth, to avoid absorbing lead. (Note that some of the links on this page are affiliate links. This does not change the cost of the item for you. I reinvest whatever proceeds I receive into making new projects. If you would like any suggestions for alternative suppliers, please let me know.) Before any soldering can be done, the soldering iron needs to be turned on and heated to the desired temperature. If you have an adjustable temperature soldering iron, set the temperature to around 300 - 350 degrees to start. This should be more than suitable for most soldering jobs. If your soldering iron is not adjustable-temperature type,...

Once your iron is fully heated wipe the tip off, and then tin the end with some solder. Next put flux on the areas you intent to solder and then tin each of the parts. You want to apply the heat to your target work piece and then quickly bring the solder to it. Once the parts are tinned simply melt them together. Most often if the pieces are well tinned you won't have to add any additional solder, but if your doing a long joint like soldering wires together, you may need some extra to get a solid joint. On small circuits you can just put a dab on your iron tip and then touch it to the part, but its better to do it the other way when ever possible. Next you need to make sure you have a "good clean", and that starts with your soldering tip. When solder remains hot it gets oxidized on your tip and this causes it to have a dull look. If your tip looks like this it wont melt the solder. The best way to clean it is by wiping it off on a brass sponge. Some people use a damp kitchen type sponge, however I prefer the brass because its more effective and doesn't seem to lower the temperature of the tip as much. Most of the time you will not need to "clean" the component your working on, but there are some cases where it's helpful. Brass or copper parts that have been heavily oxidized are a good example. Take these brass beads. Trying to solder directly to the patinad surface is not easy. I can get a bead to sit on there, and eventually when it gets hot enough it'll stick. However if...

• Who we are • Industrial Membership • Professional Membership • Our Members • Who We Work With • Strategic Programmes • Support for SMEs • Industry Sectors • Aerospace • Automotive • Defence • Engineering and Fabrication • Marine • Medical Equipment and Healthcare • Oil and Gas • Power • Rail • Electronics and Sensors • Suppliers • Member Showcase • Executive Team • Technology Fellows • Meet the Experts • Innovation • Structural Integrity Research Foundation • TWI Innovation Network • National Structural Integrity Research Centre • Corporate Governance • TWI Group • Report and Accounts • Corporate Social Responsibility • Quality, Safety and Environment • Procurement • Innovation Timeline • Diversity and Inclusion • What we do • Research and Technology • Research Programmes • Core Research Programme • Industrial Member Reports • Report Abstracts • Executive Summaries • Technical Literature Reviews • Governance • Webinars • Joint Industry Projects • Technologies • Additive Manufacturing • Big Data and Sensors • Coating and Surface Engineering • Electrification • Industry 4.0 • Inspection and Testing • Welding, Joining and Cutting • Equipment Directory • Public Funded Projects • Services and Support • Technical Support • Codes and Standards • Training Courses • Certification Schemes • Welding Engineering • Product and Process Development • Design for Manufacture/Inspection • Material/Product Testing • Process Modelling/Simulation • Prototyping • Technology Acquisition • Proc...