The process of soldering
Soldering is a joining process used to join different types of metals together by melting solder. Solder is a metal alloy usually made of tin and lead which is melted using a hot iron. The iron is heated to temperatures above 600 degrees fahrenheit which then cools to create a strong electrical bond
Solder is a metal alloy used to create strong permanent bonds; such as copper joining in circuit boards and copper pipe joints. Solder is melted by using heat from an iron connected to a temperature controller. It is heated up to temperatures beyond its melting point at around 600 degrees fahrenheit which then causes it to melt, which then cools creating the soldered joint
There are three types of soldering which use increasingly higher temperatures, which in turn produce progressively stronger joints:
- Soft soldering (90 °C – 450 °C) – This process has the lowest filler metal melting point of all the soldering types at less than around 400°C these filler metals are usually alloys, often containing lead with liquidus temperatures under 350°C. Because of the low temperatures used in soft soldering it thermally stresses components the least but does not make strong joints and is then therefore unsuitable for mechanical load-bearing applications. It is also not suited for high temperature use as this type of solder loses strength and melts.
- Hard (silver) soldering (>450 °C) – Brass or silver is the bonding metal used in this process, and requires a blowtorch to achieve the temperatures at which the solder metals.
- Brazing (>450 °C) – This type of soldering uses a metal with a much higher melting point than those used in hard and soft soldering. However, similarly to hard soldering, the metal being bonded is heated as opposed to being melted. Once both the materials are heated sufficiently, you can then place the soldering metal between them which melts and acts as a bonding agent.
Quality Soldering Supplies such as solder iron, solder paste & solder stick
At ProWeld, we sell a variety of soldering products such as the Kemper Instant Soldering Iron 100W.
Instant soldering iron from Kemper, ready to use. Ergonomic handgrip for comfortable use. 220V, with spare point.
- Ready to use.
- Ergonomic handgrip for comfortable use.
- 220V, with spare point
Costs €24.50
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Another item for soldering we stock is the Fluxite Soldering Paste 100g
Fluxite Soldering Paste is an effective and reliable flux paste which simplifies soldering and lead jointing.
Quick and clean to use, and comes in a 100g tin. Also suitable for lead-free and lead containing solder alloys
Costs €12.24
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Kemper Gas Micro-Soldering Kit
Professional micro soldering kit with transparent body for verification of gas level, perfect for welding, pyrography and hot cutting. Complete with the following accessories: knife for cutting, plateful torch, deflector, head blower, tin roll and cleaning sponge
Costs €55.01