How To Prepare New Solder Tip

The trick is to apply the solder AS its heating up.

How to prepare new solder tip. After each soldered connection clean the tip on the sponge after getting the sponge damp. The tip is now tinned and ready for use. Keep in mind you should lower the temperature down to about 500F for this process.

The broad flat end helps to deliver heat and solder more evenly. In order to prep a new soldering iron you should first be aware of how to use it. Solder as they are used.

A compromised soldering tip means that youll have to hold the iron longer onto the circuit board risking heat damage. The lower the tin content of the solder the more difficult it is to keep the tip from losing its protective coating of solder. Typically advised to be conducted after unpacking a brand new tool here are the steps on tinning a soldering iron.

As long as you. Good tips are made of iron plated copper. 2 clean the tip.

Eventually every tip will wear out and will need replacing when it becomes rough or pitted. This usually shows up as a pit at the tip where they are most exposed to fresh solder. Caution Avoid exerting any pressure on the pad.

Will create a barrier between the metal and the solderThink of the dirty surface like plastic wrap over your ham sandwich your potential solder join. Wipe away any excess solder on the damp sponge. Hold the solder to the tip while its heating up to make sure you tin the tip before it has a chance to turn black.