Ian -
For a variable temperature soldering station -- and using 60/40 (Sn/Pb)
solder -- stay within the range of 650 to 750 degrees F (345 - 400 degrees
C).
Personally, I always set one to 700 F degrees (370 C) --- since I learned my
techniques in 1970s with the Weller TCP series with 700 degree tips.
I do NOT recommend 800 F degree tips or temperature settings, burns up tips
faster.
Really only useful for SOME lead-free solders -- and you must have excellent
soldering techniques (be quick) -- not to lift traces, etc.
Get the proper MASS and PROFILE for your solder tip -- that matches the
solder joint -- these are far more important to proper heating of the joint
for solder flow -- than "dialing up" a higher temperature (which is the
common mistake for the beginner).
Greg
w9gb
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian Stirling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2007 12:34 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Hakko 936?
Hi guys,
My Hakko 936 with several T-1 for surface mounted tiny
components arrived today. It is not warm yet.
I have been using an Antex 15 Watt iron since 1971, and
I built my K2 #4962 with it. Now, variable temperature is,
well, a variable that I have never had to consider.
So, my questions:
What temperature do you set with 60/40 solder on such as
a K2, and perhaps a different temperature when soldering
an AD9851?
73,
Ian, G4ICV, AB2GR, K2 #4962, LP-100 #278
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