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Yes, plastic can be melted and reformed, but all the precautions taken when making the original plastic item apply to "remaking" a new item from another one. We generally don't "recycle" plastic like this (though plastic bags can and should be recycled). Plastic fees stock is relatively cheap and color and composition can be controlled tightly by using new plastic as opposed to "used" plastic.
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What is the characteristic of soldering iron?
Thre two types of soldering iron are straight and hatchet soldering iron
Can you melt gold with a soldering pot?
Yes
What type of plastic does not melt?
Thermosetting plastics. Once cooled and hardened, these plastics retain their shapes and cannot return to their original form. Thermosetting plastics dont melt (i think) :)
What plastics cannot absorb heat?
All material substances, including plastics of every type, can absorb heat to a greater or lesser degree (the measurement of heat absorbing ability is officially known as heat capacity). There are plastics that will melt if you heat them, but they still absorb heat, even as they melt.
How do you stick 2 plastic tanks together?
acrylic cement is an adhesive that melts the surface of the plastic, fusing it together with the other plastic material
What kind of metal does soldering iron melt?
it burns titanium
What is the characteristic of soldering iron?
Thre two types of soldering iron are straight and hatchet soldering iron
Why do you think a low-power soldering iron is suitable for electric work?
When working on computer boards or any electronic equipment, heat can ruin the item. A low wattage soldering iron it only creates enough heat to melt the soder. Do not use acid core solder on any electrical type soldering jobs.
Who discovered the soildering iron i dont know go on wiki and type in soildering iron?
Dear user , the term you probally meant to say is Soldering IRON , it is used to melt solder for electronic joinery on a circuit.
Can you melt gold with a soldering pot?
Yes
How welding can be defined?
welding is a process which joins two dissimilar metals........ Actually it is more than that. Welding is a process that involves the application of heat to either add more material or join pcs. together. It is not used just for metals (dissimilar or not) but glass, plastics and more. The pcs. to be welded must melt in order for it to be called welding. Soldering, silver soldering, and brazing are comparable to glueing.
Is soldering permanent?
Soldering is more or less permanent unless you break it with a hammer or melt it with a torch.
What don't melt?
Thermosetting plastics. Once cooled and hardened, these plastics retain their shapes and cannot return to their original form. Thermosetting plastics dont melt (i think) :)
How to solder wire without a solder iron?
It is difficult to solder without the soldering iron, but not impossible. So, let’s talk about how to solder without a soldering iron. Getting a Heat Source Since you don’t have a soldering iron, you are going to need a heat source to heat up the various parts and the solder itself. In this case, it means having an open flame or heat source to provide the heat needed to melt the parts. The most important thing to keep in mind is that your heat source needs to be able to heat up the solder to its melting point, which is going to be between 400° and 700° Fahrenheit, or about 200° to 370° Celsius. Things like normal butane lighters, oil lamps, alcohol burners, candles, and even open flames like a campfire should do just fine for this task. Some people even choose to use a thick tin can and create a small and contained fire inside. As long as your heat source can melt the solder, you will be fine. Soldering by Heating the Wires Directly The easiest way to solder with a soldering iron is to twist the wires together and heat them directly. It doesn’t require a soldering iron and is quite easy to do. If you are soldering wires, strip the insulation off the ends of the wires to be soldered together. Now, twist the ends of the wires together with a few rotations. Make sure that the wires are twisted tightly together. What you want to do here is to heat up the wires using your open flame. Make sure to not heat up the insulation past the exposed wires too much, as this can cause its own problems. Let the twisted wires heat up for about 20 seconds, then slowly apply a thin layer of solder to them. The solder should melt right onto the wires, but if it does not, heat up the wires more to make it melt. You don’t want a cold solder joint as these are not effective. Now that you have the solder connection, you can cut off the rest of the exposed wires past the point of the solder. Using Small or Large Heat Sources for Soldering If you are working with a small heat source, such as a candle or a lighter, you need to use a small soldering iron, like the tip of old scissors. The best thing is 14-gauge steel wire, as it heats fast, but retains heat fast enough to solder with. The wire is easy to bend into shape for various soldering positions. Nails and screwdrivers work too. Now you want to use your lighter or candle to heat the soldering tool of choice. Heat it about ½ inch from the very tip, as this will help prevent damage and oxidation. Allow the wire, nail, or other soldering tool of choice to heat up for about 20 seconds, then move quickly to solder the components that require soldering. If necessary, keep repeating this process until you are done. Conclusion is that it is not impossible to work on solder without soldering iron.
Can you mend exhausts by soldering?
Welding or brazing perhapsReplacement is best Solder has too low a melting point to be good in such a high temperature environment. After running the car for a few miles, you could apply the solder to the muffler and it will melt without a torch or soldering iron.
What type of plastic does not melt?
Thermosetting plastics. Once cooled and hardened, these plastics retain their shapes and cannot return to their original form. Thermosetting plastics dont melt (i think) :)
How do you get a nice solder bead when soldering charms?
The key to this is to get the iron really hot. Flux the iron first, then apply solder to the iron. Touch the charm with the solder at the ready. It should bead perfectly. The other key is to work quickly, you don't want to melt your charm.
