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Common Soldering Problems: Insufficient Wetting

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

Common Soldering Problems: Insufficient Wetting

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

Common Soldering Problems: Overheated Joint

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

Common Soldering Problems: Overheated Joint

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

Common Soldering Problems: Disturbed Joint

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

Common Soldering Problems: Disturbed Joint

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

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

Common Soldering Problems: Cold Joint

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

Replacing Soldering Tips on HU-200

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

Replacing Soldering Tips on HU-200

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

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...

Maintaining Desoldering Tools

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...