How Do You Use A Soldering Iron Heat Element?
Soldering irons are small heating devices used to solder smaller joints as found in microchips and electrical wiring. The iron is handled much like a pen and is compact with its own stand. It is made to be easier to control in order to handle small, detailed soldering jobs. The soldering iron will also come in varying sizes, depending on the size of the job, which can range from computer chips to arts and crafts. Place the soldering iron in the stand and plug it in. Let the iron stand for a couple of minutes for the temperature to reach 400°C so that the iron can solder properly. Clean the tip of the soldering iron with a damp sponge. Clean up any grease or residual solder left from a previous job to prevent impurities for future jobs. The heated state will allow the debris or grease to come off easily. Melt a little piece of solder on the tip of the iron. The process is called “tinning” and facilitates transfer of heat from the iron’s tip onto the soldering joints. Hold the soldering
