Soldering tip material? Are they iron-plated? I own one but I can't tell what the tips are made of and I'm having a really hard time tinning...
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Not sure exactly what all the materials are, but they are layered. I think they're a steel alloy around an iron core. My tips came pre-tinned, so I've had no problems. With other makers tips I've had good luck using a acid rosin to get the initial coat to take.
2019797
That sounds like very delicate decorative soldering. I think this tool is mainly for electrical soldering. I would recommend a Weller. You will pay more, but they last and the tips are easy to change. They just screw on and off. This one is held in with screws. When I started to have trouble with the tip for my decorative soldering, I stripped the heads. I couldn't get the tip off. You will need a small tip and you can get various tips for the Weller.
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These use Hakko elements and should be compatible with Hakko tips as well so you should be able to pick up tips in the universal fitting at any electronics store that carries a decent soldering selection or on amazon
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Dear Chuck, I may presume that you already have some tips and want to know if you need to purchase more. The diameter of the tips that are inserted into the heating element is 0.190". The length 1.700". If you are going to do a lot of soldering, like every day for years, I suggest that you buy a set and save the shipping charges later of the ones you may have don't fit. The extra tips are not alike but for different soldering purposes. Bob
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It's a standard tip for these gas soldering iron, since manufactures are different, so i m not for sure. For my experience, i have seem three different gas soldering iron use the same size tip, this s all i know.
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I think these tips are only for Elenco-brand soldering irons. I you want to use these tips, Elenco has a nice solder station on Amazon for $35. Here is the link: Elenco SL5K40 Solder Station Kit with 40-watt Iron
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yea I used an iron with heat tip to repair caps on some old monitors. The solder worked very well.
650990
I think you are asking the size and shape of the tip on the soldering iron. The one I have is like a flat headed screw driver only smaller. It is smaller than the tip on the other soldering irons I have tired. I find it is much better for making soldering lines on my stained glass, just be careful to adjust the temp of the iron. Hope this helps.
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The real catch to soldering is more the using the right tinning then the solder it's self. Some like what i've linked below works for many metals (not well on stainless still, that requires a more specific tinning)Ruby Chemical 2OZ Liquid Rubyfluid
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It is a tip for a weller temp. controlled iron. I don't think weller offers a product of the type you mentioned. As I recall the tip was inexpensive as weller tips go, you may have to buy one and try. Sorry
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They had a white adhesive backed substrate with copper traces. There might have been a light conformal coating but I'm not positive. I only had a few connections to make and my iron was not that good, but everything worked out. I use them for under cabinet lighting and they work great for the price.
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The supplied tip is a fine point; however, the tip is changeable so you can put any tip you want on it. The main thing is the variable temp setting so you will not melt circuit boards.
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This one is better for different types of solder. You can change the temperature, it's fast to heat and it stays at the temp you use last. Just don't forget about the other tips. They're about $15 for a genuine set. I use this brand to fix desktop towers.
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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.
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It has been a while, as I recall it comes with a tip. I do not remember what size. I did buy a set of tips because of the different type of soldering I do. I wanted a small tip for surface mount components. Hope that helps.
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I assumed they were stainless steel, but I'm no expert in metals. It could be aluminum. Sorry I couldn't be of more help!
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Not many soldering stations come with an assortment of tips, at least not ones at this price point. The tip included works quite well. But yes if you want more than one you will have to purchase them separately.