Improve your Soldering & Desoldering Process
Improve your Soldering
- Avoid excessive temperature settings.
- Select the correct soldering tip for the job.
- Maintain solder tips properly.
- Use the appropriate cleaning method for lead-free solders (599B-02 Tip Cleaner).
Improve your Desoldering
- Choose a desoldering nozzle with an inside diameter that matches the lead diameter closely.
- Ensure the outside diameter of the nozzle matches the PCB pad diameter.
- Hold the desoldering nozzle vertically at 90 degrees to the PCB surface for a good seal and maximum vacuum force.
- Use an underboard heater if necessary to reduce desoldering time.
- Maintain the desoldering equipment, including the nozzle, solder reservoir, and filters.
- Inspect and replace the pre-filter and filter within the desoldering gun as needed.
Overall
- Optimize solder flow by applying a small amount of solder wire to the joint before reworking.
- Regularly inspect and empty the solder cartridge/filter pipe.
- Periodically inspect and replace filters and pre-filters in the desoldering gun.
By following these recommendations, you can improve both your soldering and desoldering processes.