Homebrew PCBs

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 12:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Photo-etch PCB with DF12 connector


> On Fri, 07 Apr 2006 12:36:52 +0200, Leon Heller
> <leon.heller@...> wrote:
>
>> That's what I do, so that the joint is nice and strong. I don't get any
>> problems.
>>
>
> I found a great increase in my satisfaction with the finished product once
> i made larger pads, which is why i suggest it to everyone.
>
>> My usual way - drag soldering with a Metcal mini-hoof tip after tacking
>> down
>> the corners, with plenty of flux. They are designed for reflow
>> soldering, of
>> course.
>
> I tried to find something similar for my ersa iron, it seems the power
> well or solder well tips are equivalent to the mini hoof. What outside
> diameter has this mini hoof approximately? The smaller solder well is
> 2.5mm wide and i think that could be a bit much?

Yes, they sound similar similar. PACE makes them, as well. The mini-hoof is 
here:

http://www.okinternational.com/product_soldering/mx500smtc

so the solder well is probably closest.

I've got a micro-hoof as well, but that is for very fine leads.

The X is for the different temperature ranges.

Leon


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