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** 600F (315C) for surface mount components
 
** 600F (315C) for surface mount components
 
** Higher temperatures can damage
 
** Higher temperatures can damage
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* ''<u>Tin the tip when you are using the iron</u>''
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Add a small amount of solder to the iron to keep it from oxidizing when you place it in the holder
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* <u>''Do not:''</u>
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# Do not leave the iron on. Leaving the iron can cause the tip  to burn and will ruin in the iron over time
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# Do not file the tip. The tips have a protective coating the will get ruined
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# Don’t touch the mat or any plastics with the iron. A thin plastic film will form on the iron which will inhibit soldering. This includes heat shrink tubing.
    
== Equipment and Materials ==
 
== Equipment and Materials ==
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There are gloves, mats, a wrist strap, and a bag, learn more about ESD Equipment '''[https://www.antistat.com/blog/2017-11/esd-equipment-that-improves-safety-workplace-protection/#:~:text=In%20a%20more%20precise%20light,manufacturing%20facilities%20with%20computer%20parts. here]'''
 
There are gloves, mats, a wrist strap, and a bag, learn more about ESD Equipment '''[https://www.antistat.com/blog/2017-11/esd-equipment-that-improves-safety-workplace-protection/#:~:text=In%20a%20more%20precise%20light,manufacturing%20facilities%20with%20computer%20parts. here]'''
 
[[File:ESD.png|center|thumb|Cited from: https://www.tme.eu/en/news/library-articles/page/44771/esd-personal-protective-equipment/]]
 
[[File:ESD.png|center|thumb|Cited from: https://www.tme.eu/en/news/library-articles/page/44771/esd-personal-protective-equipment/]]
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== Do's and Don'ts of Soldering ==
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=== Remember to: ===
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#*
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# Clean the tip between uses
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#* It’s better to use the gold wool to clean the tips rather than the sponges
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# Wet the sponges before use
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#* If the sponges are used dry, they burn and leave residue on the tips
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# Tin the tip when you are using the iron
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#* Add a small amount of solder to the iron to keep it from oxidizing when you place it in the holder
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=== Do not: ===
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# Do not leave the iron on. Leaving the iron can cause the tip  to burn and will ruin in the iron over time
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# Do not file the tip. The tips have a protective coating the will get ruined
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# Don’t touch the mat or any plastics with the iron. A thin plastic film will form on the iron which will inhibit soldering. This includes heat shrink tubing.
      
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