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When working on PC boards or any electronic equipment, heat is the biggest enemy. A low wattage soldering iron is the best because it will generate only enough heat to melt the solder and not heat up other adjacent components that are near to the point that you are soldering. Also when working on electronic equipment use a solder with a low melting point. There is a special low temperature solder with a rosin core that is made especially for PC boards. Never use acid core solder on any electrical soldering jobs.
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What is the power rating of a soldering iron which has a current of 2A when connected to a 24V supply?
It depends. The 2A current, did you measure that while the soldering iron was on? Or is it rated at 2A current consumption on the device itself (on the powercable or the stem of the soldering iron). Generaly speaking you can calculted the real power consumption by using P=V*I (thus 2A*24V = 48W). But do remeber that this power consumption is in the steady state, that is, after its switch on and all transient effects have died down. To be safe allow for 3A-4A switching currents that occurs at power on.
Tools used for soldering?
The main tools for soldering include a soldering iron, a stand for the soldering iron, and solder. You'd likely use other tools such as brushes, picks, heat sinks, solder wick, desoldering irons, etc.
What is the difference between electric soldering iron and ordinary soldering iron?
An electric soldering iron is heated by an electric resistance coil inside. Others may be heated either by a gas(like propane) flame, or by sticking them in a forge between uses.
Why do you think it is best for a soldering iron to have a soldering stand?
Have you ever had a soldering iron roll off the table and land on your wrist, burning a hole that took over a month to heal? I did in 5th grade while building one of the Radio Shack electronics kits I had received for Christmas! Learning from that I made my own soldering stand from a small metal can and poured over a half inch of lead into the bottom from my lead soldier casting set to make sure that the weight of the soldering iron could not tilt the soldering stand!!! I was never going to run the risk of a soldering iron getting away from me again!!!!!
How do you call someone who works with soldering iron?
A blacksmith:)
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.
Why is a low power soldiring iron suitable for electronic work?
Most electronics uses delicate components, and many of them are sensitive to high temperatures. A low-power soldering iron with a fine tip, is less likely to damage circuitry or components already in place on the circuit-board.
Why is a low-power soldering iron suitable for electronic work?
When working on PC boards or any electronic equipment, heat is the biggest enemy. A low wattage soldering iron is the best because it will generate only enough heat to melt the solder and not heat up other adjacent components that are near to the point that you are soldering. Also when working on electronic equipment use a solder with a low melting point. There is a special low temperature solder with a rosin core that is made especially for PC boards. Never use acid core solder on any electrical soldering jobs.
Why is a low power soldering iron suitable for electronics work?
When working on PC boards or any electronic equipment, heat is the biggest enemy. A low wattage soldering iron is the best because it will generate only enough heat to melt the solder and not heat up other adjacent components that are near to the point that you are soldering. Also when working on electronic equipment use a solder with a low melting point. There is a special low temperature solder with a rosin core that is made especially for PC boards. Never use acid core solder on any electrical soldering jobs.
What is electronic and basic hand tool?
Wiring pliers, crimp tool, electric soldering iron.
Why do you think it best for soldering iron to have its soldering stand?
why do you think its best for soldering iron to have soldering stand
What is the purpose of a cold heat soldering iron?
The purpose of a cold heat soldering iron is to fuse electronic components, pipes and other metal materials together by melting solder as a connector which hardens as it cools. You can learn how a cold heat soldering iron works and it's different purpose at the HowStuffWorks website.
What is soldering iron and how do you use it?
Soldering iron is used in heating the metal for soldering. If you want to learn more about soldering iron visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldering_iron.
Can you make a hole in a sixpence with a soldering iron?
If you could get a soldering iron with sufficiently high power to make a hole in a sixpence, you would destroy the coin in the process. Try a drill.
Where can I go to get some information on soldering iron?
When you use a soldering iron you would be soldering some kind of metal frame or something because soldering irons are irrelevant to soldering iron. Sorry, not applicable.
What is the definition of soldering stand?
soldering iron stand use for the electricians to easily the soldering iron make stand
What is the best soldering iron and tip to use on circuit boards?
Soldering irons come in a variety of sizes and shapes. There is a wide selection of soldering irons, soldering pencils, soldering stations and soldering guns available on market in the USA.Which soldering iron is the best soldering iron for you depends on the soldering work you are planning to do and how often you are planning on using your soldering iron. The following four factors should be taken into consideration when picking a soldering iron that will be used for soldering projects on circuit boards:1) ) type of the soldering tools2 wattage of the soldering iron3)temperature control4) tip size and shapeTypes of soldering toolsAll soldering tools can be divided in four different groups-Soldering pencils-Soldering station-Soldering rework /repair stations systems-Soldering gunsSoldering pencilsSoldering pencils are the simplest (and the cheapest) soldering tool. Soldering pencils are good only for simple do-it-yourself projects. The price range of the soldering pencils is $10-$30Soldering stationsSoldering station consists of two parts: soldering pencil and a power station. Soldering pencil is attached to a power station. Power station controls temperature of the iron tip in the wide range. It automatically keeps the iron tip at an appropriate temperature. Desired temperature of soldering iron is set with knob on the face plate of power station. Soldering station can be used for most of soldering projects. It can be used for soldering of through-hole components on circuit board as well as for soldering of very fine surface-mount components as small as 0603 and 0805. The price range of the soldering stations is $40-$150.Soldering rework /repair stations systemsSoldering rework/repair systems are complex soldering tools which are mostly used in industry or in the high-volume manufacturing facilities. This soldering systems are the most expensive soldering tools since they usually consist of power station and 4 or 5 hand pieces including soldering iron, hot-air gun, tweezers , vacuum pump which is used for the de-soldering work. The price range of the soldering systems is $250-$2500.Soldering gunsI do not recommend using soldering guns for fine soldering projects on circuit boards.The most popular brand names for soldering irons in the USA are Weller, Pace and Hakko. Aoyue soldering irons are less popular brand name in the United States then Weller or Pace. However, Aoyue soldering irons are much cheaper and they are good combination of quality and price.There is a wide selection of iron tips. Iron tips come in different shapes and sizes. For most soldering projects you can use screwdriver tip 0.062" or 0.032". For fine soldering projects and for soldering of small surface-mount components you can use conical tip 1/16".ConclusionI recommend a temperature controlled 50W soldering station. This soldering station will be excellent tool for most of soldering projects. My top recommendations are:-Weller WESD51 soldering station (digital)- Weller WES51 soldering station (analog)- Hakko FX-888 soldering station- Aoyue 2702A soldering station- Pace ST-25 soldering station
