Soldering Techniques

[Ron Schroeder]

At 11:46 AM 11/28/01 -0600, you wrote:
>I'll add one thing. Use eutectic solder (37/63). It has a vary narrow
>plastic state and minimizes the chance of a cold solder joint.
>I imagine Carter just overlooked that. I like the 15W Antex too. It's
>worth the trouble of finding one.
>
>Jim

I personally prefer 60/40 (preferably Kester 44) over eutectic because it
DOES have a plastic state and flows better.  I only use eutectic solder and
organic fluxes for SMD work.

Ron
Brookhaven National Lab

Ron Schroeder
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rjs at bnl.gov
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