Tec writing Kaitlyn

Soldering is used to join two objects together by melting the solder wire onto the copper circles this makes a good working circuit.

The solder is made up of two  metals, These different metals tin and lead. There is 60% tin and 40% lead. This type of solder is used in electronics and is called the resin core. The resin is in the centre of the soldering iron and is used to clean the surface of the components to be so that they are clean(make a good circuit and nothing interrupts it).

The soldering iron melts at 180 degrees and if this touches your skin it keeps burning it and takes quite a long time to cool down.  To prevent this from happening place your hand on the handle (plastic so you will not burn) and hold it at a 45 degree angle. Also you will need to hold the soldering metal at a 45 degree angle. This will make it a little bit safer, you will have a less chance of burning yourself if you hold the iron properly.

 

In soldering there are a lot of rules such as; removing jackets, pulling up sleeves, holding solder correctly, wearing safety glasses at all times and a lot more. There are also a lot of components like: circuit board, resisters, power diodes, transistors etc.

Soldering can be frustrating but by being confident, patient and safe you can have a great time!