How To Properly Tin A Soldering Iron Tip

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How to properly tin a soldering iron tip. Holding the solder in one hand and the iron in the other briefly touch the solder to both sides of the tip. When tinning a brand new iron tip dont tin at high temperature 700F 371C or 800F 426C. The soldering iron should make contact with the leg or lead of a component and the trace on the PCB.

When you have finished soldering apply a little solder to the tip and then turn the soldering iron off. Then dip into the tin of tinner cleaner with a slight twisting action. Soak the sponge using the water squeeze it out a little then use it to clean the tip of the soldering iron.

Use Plato AB-3 polishing bar. Apply a small amount of Solder and spread it around with a paper or cotton cloth. If you have concluded your work tin the tip turn off the soldering iron.

Next hold the iron tip on the desired junctionjoint for a couple of seconds and feed a bit of solder onto the solder tip where its touching the joint. This is done by first ensuring the tip is clean and free of surface oxides. Wrap electrical solder on the tip covering ¾ of the length of the tip.

Use Plato Tip Tin TT-95 Tip TinnerCleaner. This should lead to a clean shiny tip ready for use. Instead set the iron to a very low temperature 500F 260C.

To properly tin your tip make sure it is clean and free of any oxide layers. Thoroughly clean the tip with fine steel wool or abrasive pad. The solder will start to bloom and eventually turn into a liquid state.