Hi All,I'm a consultant designer here in the UK and build my own prototypes. I'm looking for a decent soldering iron (maybe Pace or Weller or clone) that have a range of bits suitable for SMD down to 0.5mm TQFP and also for through hole components. I don't want to spend too much.Anyone have any recommendations and where I can get one form? It should be temperature controlled and I should be able to easily purchase inexpensive bits.Also, any recommendations for solder that gives easy solderability and is available in thin gauge? Lead free would be best, anyone use silver loaded solder and is it better for fine pitch soldering?Thanks!Mark.

Farnell carries most of Ersa stuff. I use tips 832SD for regularsoldering work and 832PW (hollow point) for TQFP.-- Failure does not prove something is impossible, failure simplyindicates you are not using the right tools...nico@nctdevpuntnl (punt=.)--------------------------------------------------------------

Soldering irons and solder recommendations in UK?

Jan 16, 2010 21 Replies

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Spehro Pefhany 16 years ago

Allied? Mouser lists them too.

Anyone using the EW-0574 'SMD' tip?

Best regards, Spehro Pefhany

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markp 16 years ago

Thanks to all who replied. I'm seriously looking at the Ersa range, but the key I think is finding a decent set of tips with a decent low temperture ROHS complient solder. I'll update this when I've decided on something!

Mark.

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