by Santosh Das | Last Updated On July 5, 2019
How to Solder – Learn how to solder like a Professional.
How to Solder with Flux and Solder Wire – Learn how to solder circuit boards and wires to metal.
What is Hand Soldering?
Soldering electronic components by hand is a very important part of mobile phone repairing or repairing and rework of any PCB (Printed Circuit Board). Good soldering can increase the life and performance of any PCB. Poor soldering can lead to failure of the PCB. This basic hand soldering guide is a tutorial on how to do hand soldering like a professional.
Tools and Consumables Needed for Hand Soldering
You will need following tools and equipment:
- Soldering Iron – Always try to buy a good ESD-Safe soldering iron. A 50 watt soldering iron is good for soldering any electronic component to a PCB.
- Soldering Station – If you are a professional, try to get a good quality branded ESD-Safe soldering station. It will have a separate unit (Station) to control temperature and a soldering iron plugged into the station. Goot Soldering Station is One of the Best.
- Flux Cored Solder Wire: It is always better to use flux cored solder wire. Flux will help to remove any oxide and contamination from the surface of the PCB and leads of the electronic components. This will help better soldering. Cookson Solder Wire is One of the Best.
- No Clean Liquid Solder Flux: This will help to remove any oxide from the surface of the Board and the Leads of electronic components.
- Other consumables that may be needed are Desoldering wick, desoldering pump, PCB holder, conductive pen, flux pen, cleaning sponge etc.
