What Are Soldering?

Soldering is a process that joins metal parts by melting a filler metal, typically an alloy of tin and lead (though lead-free solders are increasingly common due to environmental regulations), and allowing it to solidify into a joint. This process creates a strong electrical and mechanical connection between the components.

Functions of Soldering:

Electrical connection: Creates conductive paths for electrical current to flow.

Mechanical connection: Joins components together physically.

Sealing: Can provide a protective seal against corrosion and environmental factors.

Applications of Soldering:

Electronics manufacturing: Assembling printed circuit boards (PCBs).

Repair and maintenance: Fixing broken electronic devices.

Jewelry making: Joining metal components.

Plumbing: Joining pipes.

What Are Desoldering?

Desoldering is the opposite of soldering. It involves removing the solder from a joint to separate components. This is often necessary for repair, modification, or recovery of components.

Functions of Desoldering:

Component removal: Separates components from a circuit board.

Repair: Prepares a joint for re-soldering.

Modification: Allows for changes to a circuit.

Methods of Desoldering:

Soldering iron: Melting the solder and using a wick or vacuum to remove it.

Desoldering pump: Using suction to remove melted solder.

Hot air station: Heating the joint to melt the solder, then using a nozzle to remove the melted solder.

What Are Rework Products?

Rework products are tools, equipment, and materials specifically designed to facilitate soldering and desoldering processes. They are often used in the electronics manufacturing and repair industries.

Examples of Rework Products:

Soldering irons: Handheld tools for melting solder.

Soldering stations: Controlled heat sources for precise soldering.

Desoldering stations: Tools for removing solder efficiently.

Solder wick: A braided copper mesh used to absorb melted solder.

Flux: A chemical that cleans the soldering surface and improves the quality of the solder joint.

Solder paste: A premixed solder alloy in a paste form, used for surface mount technology (SMT).

Model Numbers

TOL-10706

FX888D-29BY/P

8200HEXCOL

T0058768728N

PES51G2S