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(or more accurately, Hot Plate Reflow Soldering) | (or more accurately, Hot Plate Reflow Soldering) | ||
A simple method of reflow soldering, the basic steps are: | A simple method of reflow soldering, the basic steps are: | ||
− | * Apply [[solder | + | * Apply [[solder paste]] to the board (See the Stenciling external link, '''Warning: Solder Paste is hazardous''') |
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− | paste]] to the board (See the Stenciling external link, '''Warning: Solder Paste is hazardous''') | ||
* Place the components with a pair of tweezers (pretty close will often do, the solder will pull small parts into position) | * Place the components with a pair of tweezers (pretty close will often do, the solder will pull small parts into position) | ||
* Lay the board on an electric skillet or hot plate | * Lay the board on an electric skillet or hot plate | ||
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* Turn the heat off | * Turn the heat off | ||
− | Notes: The surface heating element may not cover the entire plate surface, creating hot and cool spots in the process. To counter this, when observing the soldering process gently move the board to melt solder in any cool spots. {{cite web|http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/present.php?p=Reflow | + | Notes: The surface heating element may not cover the entire plate surface, creating hot and cool spots in the process. To counter this, when observing the soldering process gently move the board to melt solder in any cool spots. {{cite web|http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/present.php?p=Reflow%20Skillet#Hot%20Plate%20Reflowing}}. |
− | See | + | See also: Some people claim that [[toaster oven]]s are better than skillets for reflowing PCBs full of electronic components. |
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== Safety Warnings == | == Safety Warnings == | ||
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Solder paste may contain lead and is a hazardous material. Be certain you research (read your solder pastes Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)) and follow proper safety and handling procedures. | Solder paste may contain lead and is a hazardous material. Be certain you research (read your solder pastes Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)) and follow proper safety and handling procedures. | ||
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− | + | * [http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/present.php?p=Stenciling Spark Fun: Stenciling http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/present.php?p=Stenciling] | |
− | + | * [http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/present.php?p=Reflow%20Skillet#Hot%20Plate%20Reflowing Spark Fun: Hot Plate Reflowing http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/present.php?p=Reflow%20Skillet] -- The (Famous) Spark Fun Reflow Skillet Tutorial -- illustrated step-by-step details. Claims that hotplates are better than [[toaster oven]]s. | |
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+ | ''Minimalist outline of the process. Needs some pictures and a Solder Paste page.'' | ||
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Revision as of 08:33, 13 September 2007
Skillet Reflow Soldering
(or more accurately, Hot Plate Reflow Soldering)
A simple method of reflow soldering, the basic steps are:
- Apply solder paste to the board (See the Stenciling external link, Warning: Solder Paste is hazardous)
- Place the components with a pair of tweezers (pretty close will often do, the solder will pull small parts into position)
- Lay the board on an electric skillet or hot plate
- Crank up the heat
- Watch for the solder paster to melt
- Turn the heat off
Notes: The surface heating element may not cover the entire plate surface, creating hot and cool spots in the process. To counter this, when observing the soldering process gently move the board to melt solder in any cool spots. .
See also: Some people claim that toaster ovens are better than skillets for reflowing PCBs full of electronic components.
Safety Warnings
Solder paste may contain lead and is a hazardous material. Be certain you research (read your solder pastes Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)) and follow proper safety and handling procedures.
External Links
- Spark Fun: Stenciling http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/present.php?p=Stenciling
- Spark Fun: Hot Plate Reflowing http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/present.php?p=Reflow%20Skillet -- The (Famous) Spark Fun Reflow Skillet Tutorial -- illustrated step-by-step details. Claims that hotplates are better than toaster ovens.
FIXME: Minimalist outline of the process. Needs some pictures and a Solder Paste page.