About

A soldering iron is a handheld heating element used in electronics assembly and repair. It heats solder wire to liquify it and let it flow between electronic components, creating an electrical connection at the joint.

Category 

Electronics

Location

Front Room

Brand/Model

Weller WES51

Status

AVAILABLE

Materials

  • Lead-free solder
  • Rosin flux
  • Solder paste



Standard Operating Procedure

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Training

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TrainingTypeTime EstimatePrerequisitesChecklist/Document
SI - Training 1

ON-MACHINE

30 min

None


Documentation

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Safety Data Sheets

Solder Wire (Lead Free, 0.031 in.)

Flux Paste (Oatey)

Ra Rosin Flux Paste (MG Chemicals)

Hazard Assessments

Application ResourcesAdafruit Guide to Excellent Soldering

Manufacturer's Manuals