4 Nov
2012
4 Nov
'12
7:10 p.m.
From: David Betz <dbetz at xlisper.com>
I have a SP200. What cartridges do you suggest for through-hole and SMT soldering? I think
the cartridges you mention above must be for a more expensive Metcal station.
I use a 600 deg F small chisel tip for almost all through hole and smt, and a larger 600F
chisel for large through-hole parts.? For drag soldering long expanses of pins, like a
large QFP, the argument could be made for using a hoof or large chisel, or something else
capable of holding more solder, but I just refill the tip, as I'm not on a production
line, and can take my time.