Soldering Temperature

What is the range of temperature at the tip of most soldering irons? I was told that 90% of tips operate at between 430 and 460 F. Can someone verify this for me? I need this info to recommend the proper soldering aids for repair and rework. Thanks, Frank

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| What is the range of temperature at the tip of most soldering irons? I was told that 90% of tips operate at between 430 and 460 F. Can someone verify this for me? I need this info to recommend the proper soldering aids for repair and rework. | Thanks, | Frank Frank, Call Circuit Technology Center in Haverhill, MA. The number is 978 374 5000. Ask for Andy Price. These guys specialize in rework. They perform a variety of circuit repair services from mass removal of passives up through BGA and maybe even Flip Chip. Ask for Andy Price. He's a good guy and knows the rework game. He'll give you a more definitive answer. In all honesty, I think the temperatures you listed are low. Maybe I have some dinosaurs or something but mine are up around 600 degrees. They have a web site too. www.circuitnet.com Regards, Justin Medernach

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| Frank, | Call Circuit Technology Center in Haverhill, MA. The number is 978 374 5000. Ask for Andy Price. These guys specialize in rework. They perform a variety of circuit repair services from mass removal of passives up through BGA and maybe even Flip Chip. Ask for Andy Price. He's a good guy and knows the rework game. He'll give you a more definitive answer. In all honesty, I think the temperatures you listed are low. Maybe I have some dinosaurs or something but mine are up around 600 degrees. They have a web site too. www.circuitnet.com | Regards, | Justin Medernach Justin- I don't think yours are dinosaurs...the MTR 4000 runs from 450-850F Just FYI -Ben

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| | What is the range of temperature at the tip of most soldering irons? I was told that 90% of tips operate at between 430 and 460 F. Can someone verify this for me? I need this info to recommend the proper soldering aids for repair and rework. | | Thanks, | | Frank | Frank, | Call Circuit Technology Center in Haverhill, MA. The number is 978 374 5000. Ask for Andy Price. These guys specialize in rework. They perform a variety of circuit repair services from mass removal of passives up through BGA and maybe even Flip Chip. Ask for Andy Price. He's a good guy and knows the rework game. He'll give you a more definitive answer. In all honesty, I think the temperatures you listed are low. Maybe I have some dinosaurs or something but mine are up around 600 degrees. They have a web site too. www.circuitnet.com | Regards, | Justin Medernach Hey Frank- I am going to back Justin up and say that we have been getting great results with our irons around 600F, also. IPC-FA-251 section 5.2 recommends a tip temperature of 600-650F. Hope this helps!

Ryan

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Thank you all for the assistance. I love this forum. Frank

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