How To Change Solder Tip
This should lead to a clean shiny tip ready for use for more info see this video.
How to change solder tip. The heat will activate the flux and start the chemical reaction that will remove the oxidation. But its tinned for storage. Tip life -Point 3-SOLDERING IRON.
Face and point and is commonly used for drag soldering and correction of bridging. Lastly youll slide the retaining nut over the tip and tip-retaining sleeve and tighten by hand. If it doesnt you need to remove all solder and grind the.
Apply flux-cored solder to the oxidized tip. Since I learned to keep my adjustable irons set to about 640-650 F the only reason I change tips is to change to different size and shape tips. Shape K Shaped like a knife Shape K is an extremely versatile tip.
Turn off and unplug your iron or base. Start by turning off the soldering iron remove the iron and using a pair of pliers or some other kind of gripping tool to hold onto the hot metal parts clamp it down and unscrew. How to use the temperature probe for the hot air rework system NoC1541 THERMOMETER SOLDERING TESTER.
The best tip tinner is your solder--tips should always be coated with a small amount of solder. You are now all done that is it. How to adjust the temperature.
Install the prepared tip in your soldering iron. First you will want to heat the iron up to operating temperature and wipe the tip on a damp soldering sponge to gently clean it. I do see slight corrosion but its most likely the lead lead is the best for everything.