[Test-Equipment] Re-flowing solder joints

[Richard Knoppow]

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Subject: Re: [Test-Equipment] Re-flowing solder joints


>I just now tried a larger tip and seem to be having more 
>success.
>
> I'll report anything new.
>
> Thanks,
> Dave

          I'm not familiar with these boards but I have 
found that sometimes you need a soldering iron with enough 
_mass_ to heat large objects without cooling too much. Its 
not the temperature but the mass of the iron that's 
important. I have a couple of old-fashioned very large irons 
for soldering where something is connected to a chassis. 
Sometimes a large but relatively cool iron will not cause 
damage where trying to heat with a smaller but very hot iron 
will.


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Richard Knoppow
Los Angeles
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dickburk at ix.netcom.com