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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: How does everyone hold down SMT parts

2004-06-16 by Stefan Trethan

On Wed, 16 Jun 2004 06:51:36 -0000, luismoreira_2004 <luis.moreira@...> 
wrote:

> Hi Stefan
>
> How do you solder using a heat Gun ?
> what type do you use and what temperature ?
> I never used this method but if I could do it with the heat gun would
> be great. do you have some sort of " how to " guide ?
> best regards
>             Luis
>

350 to 400 degree, 20-30cm over the board, vertical, on low volume setting
to prevent blowing the parts away.

I use a expensive steinel lcd but for this porpose i think a cheaper would 
do (distance
sets temp.)

no time now for details, must leave, will write in the evening.

(if you say i must i will write a few html pages about the things i repeat 
1000 times here...)

ST

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