4 Apr
2011
4 Apr
'11
12:47 p.m.
Since most of the devices I work on use 60/40 leaded
solder, what is the
recommended tip temperature? How long do you leave it in place on, e.g. a
I use 60/40 lead/tin solder for just about everything, and I find a #8
tip in my Weller TCP to be fine for sodlerign and desoldering. That's 800
fahrenheit or 427 celsius. I don't beleive the temperature control of
said iron is all that accurate, but that iwll give you some idea.
through-hold IC lead before triggering the vacuum?
Using the iron and solder sucker, I normally hold the iron on for 1-2s
bnefore usign the sucker.
-tony