Has any one tried the Hakko FT 700 Tip Cleaner? Works great! Linda -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Hfjord Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 3:31 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Solder iron question Place solder paste in a covered container. Open container and dipped the tip. It comes out clean and shiny. My granpa used to do that when I was a little boy, decades ago. He teached me how to solder even stainless steel. Oldies knew already. Inge ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dehoyos, Ramon" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 8:16 PM Subject: Re: [TN] Solder iron question I agree, the tip tinners are not liked by the operators here neither. We also have the Hakko 599B tip cleaner, it works well. Something else that I have tried and works well is solder paste. Place solder paste in a covered container. Open container and dipped the tip. It comes out clean and shiny. Ramon -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Steve Gregory Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 1:21 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Solder iron question Speaking of Tip Tinners, I'm trying to discourage their use. I don't think they're very good for solder tips over the long term, and may actually lessen their useful life. Anybody else share my view? What I've been buying for my operators to replace the little cans of tip tinner is a Hakko 599B Tip Cleaner: http://shop.kiesub.com/stores/Kiesub/catalog/hakko-599.jpg It's a bit more abrasive than a sponge and really cleans the tips well, including the baked on flux residues that build-up on the tips. I've had nothing but positive comments from my operators. -Steve Gregory- -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of David D. Hillman Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 11:12 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Solder iron question Hi Gloria! I recommend your conduct two analytical tests if possible: (1) an FTIR test to try to match the black residue to either your flux or tinner; (2) SEM test to see if the black residue is comprised of metal oxides. Have you tested to see if the 270WR and the tinner are compatible with each other? Good Luck. Dave Hillman Rockwell Collins [log in to unmask] Gloria Brown <gloriab@BURTONIN DUSTRIES.COM> To Sent by: TechNet [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> cc Subject 10/05/2006 08:34 [TN] Solder iron question AM Please respond to gloriab@burtonind ustries.com Good Morning, I need some information if available. I am finding on our lead free solder irons that there is a black substance that is rising up the soldering shaft. We are currently using an Aim 270WR flux, SN100C LF Solder, LF tinner, Solder iron temp is 720, they are WD1 solder irons. Can anyone give me some information on what this black substance may be? 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