Can this be used as a soldering surface? Is it heat resistant at soldering temperatures?
788503
I would say that if it's just a few jobs of tin(pewter) soldering it shouldn't been a big deal as long as you're careful. The melted solder is not going to damage it but the hot iron can definitely damage the mat. If you're looking to save time or money buying this one it could be an option (Im assuming is a provisional solution or a 2/3 jobs solution) just make sure you don't put the hot iron on top of it directly. I've done soldering jobs without a mat at all (not recommending this, I just had too little time andno cchoice) and I was able to do them. If you're planning to work on soldering often then just make the investment and get a more adequate tool for this kind of jobs. I would say that if it's just a few jobs of tin(pewter) soldering it shouldn't been a big deal as long as you're careful. The melted solder is not going to damage it but the hot iron can definitely damage the mat. If you're looking to save time or money buying this one it could be an option (Im assuming is a provisional solution or a 2/3 jobs solution) just make sure you don't put the hot iron on top of it directly. I've done soldering jobs without a mat at all (not recommending this, I just had too little time andno cchoice) and I was able to do them. If you're planning to work on... » Read More I would say that if it's just a few jobs of tin(pewter) soldering it shouldn't been a big deal as long as you're careful. The melted solder is not going to damage it but the hot iron can definitely damage the mat. If you're looking to save time or money buying this one it could be an option (Im assuming is a provisional solution or a 2/3 jobs solution) just make sure you don't put the hot iron on top of it directly. I've done soldering jobs without a mat at all (not recommending this, I just had too little time andno cchoice) and I was able to do them. If you're planning to work on soldering often then just make the investment and get a more adequate tool for this kind of jobs. « Show Less
788504
I've dropped melted solder on it and there were no problems. I'd think if you touched the hot soldering iron to it briefly there might be a little burn or melted spot.
788505
I believe this is not really what the mat is intended for. You would be better off getting a proper soldering mat than to use a mat for pc hardware components.
788506
If you look for something better:http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_box_arts-crafts?k=soldeeing+mat
319188
This has a variable temperature control. It would good for soldering printed circuit boards.
420770
Yes, but this is overkill, possibly too hot. Just buy a regular soldering iron. You can find them for 10 bucks or so all day long!
259587
This is NOT the proper type of torch for soldering...Unless you are talking about sweating copper pipe, then the tip that is on it is fine.
849441
Honestly I think it could melt low temp metals. I dont know the melting point of copper. On large pieces, given some time, I do think it would melt soldering materials. I hope this helps.
1024715
I've never used it for that. Being the temperature the tip gets to I wouldn't recommend using it to touch anything that can not handle an immediate increase in temperature. We have mainly used these for soldering resisters, capacitors, etc to circuit boards where we mainly are extremely fast with contact on/off the metal part of the competence.
1728064
It sure will. Lead free solder takes a higher temp to allow proper flow and this will easily reach that temperature within 20 seconds of startup.
1728063
Yes. You will go through tips quickly however. Lead free solder will flow at around 600 F of iron heat. I have this iron, and its fully capable of staying hot at 850 F for hours. You may find it's difficult to find information on lead free soldering online --that's because no one uses lead-free solder until they get to a commercial level where it's impossible to control it's disposal....like in toys sold to kids. Lead solder is still used for thing like auto parts and high end electronics because it's stronger and isn't going to be thrown out in the millions-of-tons by the year.
2258059
i do not know of one, but i will say it is a two part epoxy, so that is probably well outside of the range. if you want to affix two things at those temperatures, I would use a high temp solder if electrical conductivity is not a concern. otherwise, you may have to mechanically attach them with something.
1051136
I don't know but just asking that question makes me think you are wanting a real soldering iron. This would not be the product for you in that case.
1335656
Yes but low on the flame heat. It would help to have some extra solder to help spred after the solder is spread.
1760728
I really can't say definitively , but I use it mostly to put heat sinks on chips for RC airplane electronics . I have not experienced those temperatures , maybe the vibration issue . I can tell you this stuff holds like a clamp , and it seems the whole part will break before this Thermal Adhesive will come loose . It says it bonds permanently , and I believe it ! I f you try it make sure to clamp the pieces together !
697889
This station can melt solder both with hot air (for BGA), and a soldering iron (for surface mount and thought hole components). A resistance soldering station has two electrodes which apply a high current and low voltage directly to the item to be soldered. The current heats the item to be soldered while passing through the resistance in it's body, hence resistance soldering.
466360
The surface is smooth, but not glassy so it may not work for what you have in mind. It holds up to the temp of my embossing heat gun, but I don't think it's designed to withstand the intense temps of an industrial heat gun. Most silicone for household use is rated for 450F degrees. I suggest you look at the wattage on your heat gun and then go to their web site to see if you can get a better answer to your question, sorry.
665566
Not me, but as stated in my review, I would not consider this solder strong enough to repair cooking utensils,although it is very useful for other purposes such as fixing light jewelry.
304752
I'm sure you could..but you'd be heating a very large area..I would use a solder gun to melt old solder..which is typically 700 to 750 degrees..
1791076
NO, not designed for that function. A continuous heated solder Iron would work nicely.