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Soldering is the metallurgic process used to fix electronic components to a PCB, usually with a tin alloy. Soldering can be done by hand or automatic. PTH boards were usually wave soldered, SMT uses reflow technology.
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How does power affect soldering irons? Is 30 Watts enough?
Soldering Irons seem to come in different Wattages. I imagined that it was just an indicator of how fast they get hot but might there be other considerations? … How do the different power ratings affect the soldering process and are some power levels more suitable to certain tasks? …
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How do I tell what sort of solder I have? [duplicate]
My soldering iron came as part of a kit and I have really not used it very much at all in all the years I have had it. (Read zero meaningful uses). I cannot remember who gave it to me or why. …
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What sort of soldering iron tip do I need for very fine PCB work?
I have a very fine PCB (illustrated in an answer to Soldering with a delicate looking board) but I have discovered that the screwdriver like tip I have seems to be too clumsy to clear solder from so tiny …
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Soldering with a delicate looking board
The last time I used a soldering iron was over half my life ago and so I figure I have probably forgotten anything useful. …
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Is there any problem with soldering a charged battery?
Edit #2: The battery has solder tabs on it so according to the answer to Is soldering wires directly on a NiMh battery safe? I should be okay I think? I'm a total newbie so I could still be wrong. …