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Common Soldering Problems: Untrimmed Leads

February 20, 2024

Untrimmed leads that stick out and touch others can lead to short circuits and damage your boards.

February 13, 2024

While you need enough solder to properly cover the pads and pins, too much solder is not a good thing! Learn how to identify when too much solder is used...

February 6, 2024

A Solder Starved Joint occurs when insufficient amount of solder is applied, and can be seen when solder joints are deformed, concaved, cold, dull or whitish.

January 30, 2024

Learn about some common soldering mistakes and how to fix them!

January 23, 2024

An overheated joint is identified by its distinctive bulging, being whitish and charred marks around.

January 16, 2024

Disturbed joints are formed when a joint is moved after solder has been applied before the solder paste solidifies and hardens.

Common Soldering Problems: Cold Joint

January 9, 2024

A cold joint can be identified when the joint appears to be distorted, whitish, and swelling/bulging.

Replacing Soldering Tips on HU-200

December 22, 2023

Want to change the tips on your HU-200? Check out this video to learn how to easily and safely remove and install tips.

Maintaining Desoldering Tools

August 10, 2023

Desoldering involves melting and removing solder and the attached components from a PCB. It is a necessary process when removing excess solder from components or during PCB rework. Read on to find out more!

Hakko Induction Soldering Irons

June 27, 2022

Induction heating uses alternating current to transfer heat and electricity through an induction coil which creates "eddy currents". Read on to find out how Induction Heated soldering irons are different from normal soldering irons!

Hakko FA-430 Filters Replacement

June 20, 2022

Replacing the FA-430 filters regularly is important to maximise the operational efficiency and efficacy of the equipment and to ensure the best protection for users. Continue reading to learn how to maintain FA-430!

Hakko Fume Extraction

June 20, 2022

Fumes created during soldering contains harmful chemicals which causes health issues over long periods of exposure. Learn more about Hakko's fume extraction products here!