When you learn to solder, you are warned about the pitfalls of creating a solder joint. Too much solder, too little solder, cold joints, dry joints, failing to “wet” the joint properly ...

The process of soldering may be defined as the uniting of metals by means of an alloy melting at a lower temperature than their fusing points, as distinct from welding in a state of fusion.

AIM Solder, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming SMTA South China Expo & Tech Forum taking ...

A solder joint must be designed to bring out its major advantages, as listed in the preface. These are listed in Table 4.1. The first three properties depend on both the material and the geometrical ...

Soldered joints are the most reliable for your plumbing, and it’s not as difficult to do as you might think. The following instructions and techniques produce leak-free soldered joints between ...

CLINTON, NY – As one of the leading materials providers in the electronics assembly industry, Indium Corporation® is proud to feature its innovative products and technical presentations at SMTA ...

your solder joint won't work. The truth is, as long as your solder creates a strong enough connection between the two pieces to allow for uninterrupted conductivity, it'll work just fine.

The process involves melting a filler metal (solder) and flowing it into a metal joint. For this reason, it is important for the filler metal to have a lower melting point than the metals being joined ...

For a lot of us, soldering has become so ingrained that it’s muscle memory. We know exactly when the iron is hot enough, how long to leave the tip in contact with the joint to heat it up ...

At this year's Electronica in Munich, Germany, GOEPEL electronic is presenting groundbreaking innovations at booth A3.351 ...

A faster heat-up time means you get to start soldering faster, and it also means that the tip will return to its working temperature more quickly between each joint. The 75-watt X-Tronic iron got ...

When selecting a soldering iron, there are several key factors to keep in mind: ...