[TechAssist] Re: difficulty w/tiny surface mount components
- From: "Damon" <DAMON101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2003 18:38:24 -0500
What type of soldering iron are you using? Brand name? Model? Does it have
removable tips with adjustable temperature settings?
I have used the Weller soldering iron for years, 60 Watt output, with a PTA7
or a PTAA7 tip, the letter A denotes the tip size/shape and the 7 denotes
tip temp of 700 degrees. Present day model I believe is the WTCPT which will
last for 20 years.....mine has. General price range is $135.00
My super pointy 700 degree tip and Chemwick lite desoldering braid will
safely remove any SMD.
As for installation, I'll take a piece of tape, place the smd on the corner,
place it, then press the tape so it holds, then tack one leg, observe
alignment, then use a small screwdriver while heating the tacked leg to fine
tune the position if necessary.
Damon Brunger
Telrad Electronic Services
Ft Wayne, IN 46815
Damon Brunger
Telrad Electronic Services
Ft Wayne, IN 46815
----- Original Message -----
From: "Electronics" <Electronics@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2003 9:27 AM
Subject: [TechAssist] difficulty w/tiny surface mount components
>
> I have trouble keeping these tiny parts in place while I solder them, even
> the soldering is difficult because when I use a very pointy tip there's
not
> enough heat generated ...I have trouble removing them also...it's taking a
> toll on me, I know some of these guys know the secret to it - can anyone
> help? I'm willing to invest in equipment or whatever it takes...your time
> and help is very much appreciated
> -Tony
> Electronics Inc
> 7027 Hwy 441
> Dillard GA 30537
> 706 746 3353
> Electronics@xxxxxxxxx
>
>
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