Application is predominately going to be on wire spices not PCBAs. If we have a failed PCBA that always goes back to our production area. And yes, Ed is right our PCBAs are thick and fun to work on! Also, at this time we don't solder in space....give us time.

Thanks for all your suggestions and comments. I think we will test drive one and consider the battery powered one and see how it works out in our application. 

What temp does lead (Pb) atomize? Got to be pretty close to the 1076 F temp.

Thanks, 

Gregg 


-----Original Message-----
From: Joyce Koo [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 8:40 AM
To: 'TechNet E-Mail Forum'; Gregg Owens
Subject: RE: Butane Soldering Irons

Hmmm, not sure what would be the impact if you use it in vacuum.  Better not ;-).  

Joyce Koo
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Materials Interconnect Lab
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-----Original Message-----
From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gregg Owens
Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 10:38 AM
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Subject: [TN] Butane Soldering Irons

Since we hand solder outside of the normal manufacturing floor, our technicians are requesting to use a butane soldering iron. I have no previous experience with this type of soldering iron. With a temperature setting of 1076°F it seems rather high and potentially damaging to resulting solder connection, insulation, people, etc.

http://www.apexhandtools.com/brands/CF_Files/model_detail.cfm?upc=037103060976

Any thoughts from experience would be most appreciated.

Gregg

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