mmintz New member VAPS Joined Jul 23, 2008 Messages 118 Reaction score 0 Location Delaware Sep 12, 2010 #1 I am sure this question has come up many times. What is the appropriate temp for Soldering components on to PCBs? I am using 60/40 solder.
I am sure this question has come up many times. What is the appropriate temp for Soldering components on to PCBs? I am using 60/40 solder.
channelmanic Well-known member Donor 3 years: 2011-2013 VAPS Joined Apr 5, 2008 Messages 17,110 Reaction score 1,093 Location Texas Sep 12, 2010 #2 My Pace station sits at 650 degrees F. That was the recommended setting when I went to the training class on their equipment back in the mid-90s.
My Pace station sits at 650 degrees F. That was the recommended setting when I went to the training class on their equipment back in the mid-90s.
Talon2000 Well-known member VAPS Joined Oct 24, 2008 Messages 2,745 Reaction score 169 Location Princeton, Texas Sep 12, 2010 #3 Yep 650-700 is pretty good. Sometimes you may need to turn it up a bit if what you are soldering or de-soldering is sitting on a big heat sink.
Yep 650-700 is pretty good. Sometimes you may need to turn it up a bit if what you are soldering or de-soldering is sitting on a big heat sink.
channelmanic Well-known member Donor 3 years: 2011-2013 VAPS Joined Apr 5, 2008 Messages 17,110 Reaction score 1,093 Location Texas Sep 12, 2010 #4 I just use the desoldering iron along with the soldering iron if I need the extra power.