What temperature should the FX-601 soldering iron be set for soldering with lead came?
1124791
The iron was a gift. The user says she has not used it for "came" so has no idea.Sorry for the lack of info.
1124792
Hot enough to melt the solder but not the came. Try it on a test piece of came...if the came melts, the iron is too hot.
1124793
I have mine set on 460 degrees. I have found that heating up (tempering) the lead came first, before using the solder works best. Just don't touch the came it becomes VERY HOT. Hopes this helps.
279140
The melting point of 99.3% Tin, 0.7% Copper solder is 455 °F (227 °C) As with any solder wire, you'll need to bring your iron 200-300 °F above that point in order to adequately heat your work piece so you don't end up with a cold joint. Because this is a fairly high melting point solder, it's not preferable for more delicate electronics (ICs, surface mount components), but should be fine for things like through-hole resistors, wires, etc.
1366512
I assume you are asking about copper or copper plated wire. You can do that with a regular soldering iron but the Lee melter at a pretty high temperature would work better. have at least 15% tin in the mix of lead or use pure tin.
1661926
Pewter has a melting temperature of about 437 degrees which is less than lead. It should melt pewter but I havnt tried yet
2157819
You can melt lead 622F, and should be able to melt aluminum 1220F. Both have lower melt points than cast iron 2200F. Not sure about aluminum but NEVER use it for food if you melt lead in it.
1582104
Wattage does not reflect temperature. A low wattage iron can have a very high temperature. That being said... the temperature range is 365F - 895F and should work fine for any general soldering task.
1477214
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.
156576
The danger of too powerful soldering irons is that they may overheat. One has to keep the temperature of the tip just right, in a rather narrow range, to melt the solder and yet not to overheat the components. This unit has a temperature sensor and a circuitry which controls power to the iron to keep the temperature in a narrow range. All "serious" soldering stations used by the professionals are temperature controlled. Extra power in a temperature controlled station serves only one purpose - the iron heats up to its operational temperature quicker. It has no impact on your ability to solder ICs or risk of overheating them. The danger of too powerful soldering irons is that they may overheat. One has to keep the temperature of the tip just right, in a rather narrow range, to melt the solder and yet not to overheat the components. This unit has a temperature sensor and a circuitry which controls power to the iron to keep the temperature in a narrow range. All "serious" soldering stations used by the professionals are temperature controlled. Extra power in a temperature controlled station serves only one purpose - the iron heats up to its operational temperature quicker. It has no impact on your... » Read More The danger of too powerful soldering irons is that they may overheat. One has to keep the temperature of the tip just right, in a rather narrow range, to melt the solder and yet not to overheat the components. This unit has a temperature sensor and a circuitry which controls power to the iron to keep the temperature in a narrow range. All "serious" soldering stations used by the professionals are temperature controlled. Extra power in a temperature controlled station serves only one purpose - the iron heats up to its operational temperature quicker. It has no impact on your ability to solder ICs or risk of overheating them. « Show Less
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.
1907181
It can easily take the temperatures needed to melt lead (621.5°F). Whether it be over a fire from burning wood or propane. It is made from cast iron which melts at 2800°F I hope this helps you. I have enjoyed mine though lead can be a challenge to get on a tight budget.
1642928
if it requires 1100 degree solder this is not that high of a melting point it is usually 450-750 degrees as it has a small amount of tin in it. hope this will help...
704429
I've never used it outdoors, but when soldering electronics indoors I always have it on the lowest setting. In my experience all gas soldering irons are much hotter than electric equivalents.
1928344
I don't have an actual lead thermometer, but I have used it in my Lee 20lb bottom pour pot at a setting of 7 1/2 with no problem. One thing, it's just like a mold, it needs to "come up to temperature" before you can use it. I just set it in the lead and lift it out every 10-15 seconds to see when the molten lead stops sticking to it.
1985005
No, the melting point of iron is 1,535 C. To cast it, it is therefore heated to several hundred degrees past this temperature. Lead melts at a mere 327.5 C and by the time you reach the melting point of iron is very close to its actual boiling point of 1,750C. When the iron is hot enough to be cast, it would actually be above the boiling point of lead. So what little lead there may be in the iron, would simply boil out of it before it was cast, in exactly the same way that when you use beer or red wine in a recipe, the alcohol all boils out very quickly and you are left with the taste of the wine, but not the alcohol. We coat our grates in cooking quality soy oil because its better and we like it. The only lead found in cast iron cookware could be in the enamel.
1426608
You will have to make sure your iron stay below 150 C (302 F), or you could damage the Mylar. Note that the minimum steam setting of your iron is 100 C, so if you can use that temperature for your adhesive, you should be fine. Otherwise you will have to figure out a way of measuring the temperature of the iron, or just trying it on a test piece. A simpler thing to do would be to buy metalized buble wrap. A variety that I have used called Reflectrix Insulation model BP48050 has an R value that ranges from 7 to 3, depending on how you use it. It's pretty inexpensive and will save you a lot of time.
2075267
I own two of these, and I solder copper to steel and aluminum to steel. This is the most powerful electric soldering iron I've ever found. Just make sure you use the right flux for the soldering you are doing. You might also try a small butane torch if your work piece is large.
339567
Hello Mr Fraser. I use my soldering station to repair solid state circuitry in music related products. 90% of the board level repairs I do are keyboards, Korg, Roland, Yamaha and others. I have yet to see any noticeable variation in temps aside from having the AC on and being to close to an air diffuser which tends to cool the work tip. different solder alloys can be a pain in the butt let alone a bothersome or quirky soldering station.Buy this one with confidence..Mr Phill.ps: forgot to mention that I used a heat testing device to verify my unit. for stability while active and at rest. Hello Mr Fraser. I use my soldering station to repair solid state circuitry in music related products. 90% of the board level repairs I do are keyboards, Korg, Roland, Yamaha and others. I have yet to see any noticeable variation in temps aside from having the AC on and being to close to an air diffuser which tends to cool the work tip. different solder alloys can be a pain in the butt let alone a bothersome or quirky soldering station.Buy this one with confidence..Mr Phill.ps: forgot to mention that I used a heat testing device to verify my unit. for stability while... » Read More Hello Mr Fraser. I use my soldering station to repair solid state circuitry in music related products. 90% of the board level repairs I do are keyboards, Korg, Roland, Yamaha and others. I have yet to see any noticeable variation in temps aside from having the AC on and being to close to an air diffuser which tends to cool the work tip. different solder alloys can be a pain in the butt let alone a bothersome or quirky soldering station.Buy this one with confidence..Mr Phill.ps: forgot to mention that I used a heat testing device to verify my unit. for stability while active and at rest. « Show Less