You should be able to pick up a handy-dandy "Oxy-Acetylene Soldering Torch" at any local Farm and Tractor Supply Store. The soldering torch will reach way up to around 3500°C. For those really stubborn soldering situations, a "Plasma Soldering Torch" will top out around 25,000°C. Some mild topical cleaning is recommended afterward to remove the carbon soot. Rob From: "David D. Hillman" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Date: 04/04/2013 08:53 PM Subject: Re: [TN] Butane Soldering Irons Sent by: TechNet <[log in to unmask]> Hi gang - I agree with Ed! These are great for soldering tasks around the house but on electronic assemblies? No thank you. A number of other methods available for thermally demanding situations. Dave Hillman Rockwell Collins [log in to unmask] From: Ed Popielarski <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Date: 04/04/2013 10:04 AM Subject: Re: [TN] Butane Soldering Irons Sent by: TechNet <[log in to unmask]> Gregg, My boss bought one to take for a test drive. Nifty tool, indeed but has absolutely no place on the production floor. The temperature is indeed adjustable up to 1076 but it's not regulated. It just runs at a specific output and temps are whatever they are vs. load/time. I don't think this tool is a good fit for a SpaceX at all. My former employer built a few boards for your company and I know there are some thermal mass issues which need to be overcome, but this isn't the solution. If you do test drive it, be sure to use the specific fuel recommended by the manufacturer. We learned that "plain vanilla" cigarette lighter butane doesn't perform all that well. Ed Popielarski Engineering Manager 970 NE 21st Ct. Oak Harbor, Wa. 98277 Ph: 360-675-1322 Fx: 206-624-0965 Cl: 949-581-6601 https://maps.google.com/maps/myplaces?hl=en&ll=48.315753,-122.643578&spn=0.011188,0.033023&ctz=420&t=m&z=16&iwloc=A -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gregg Owens Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 7:38 AM To: [log in to unmask] 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 ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please contact helpdesk at x2960 or [log in to unmask] ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please contact helpdesk at x2960 or [log in to unmask] ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please contact helpdesk at x2960 or [log in to unmask] ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please contact helpdesk at x2960 or [log in to unmask] ______________________________________________________________________