Soldering Iron Temperature

[2Cubed]

What heat should a soldering iron for doing things like assembling shields and kits (DIY electronics)?

[analoger]

Typically this range 200° - 450°C.

[john444]

Hi Techno,

What heat should a soldering iron for doing things like assembling shields and kits

I prefer 63/37 (eutectic) solder - it melts at 362°F (the lowest temp).
60/40 melts about 370°F
Lead-free solders range from about 380 to 410°F depending on the lead replacements.

I see no point making soldering extra difficult by buying low cost or
difficult to use solder.
Get a name brand, reasonable wire-size, with an 'activated' flux.
As an example, Ersin makes a 63/37, multi-core, in a 0.031"-dia.

Solder with no flux, 50/50, 40/60, large-diameter or bar-solder are
pretty much a waste of time for electronic uses.

Good Luck, John

[modeller]

What heat should a soldering iron for doing things like assembling shields and kits (DIY electronics)?

Hmmm ... I don't think your question was really answered.

He's asking about the tip temperature for soldering. The soldering iron should be around 650 - 700 deg F (~350 - 375 C)for general soldering. You can check this advice by Googling it.

[adafruit_support_rick]

For lead-free solders, I find that 750ºF/400ºC works well.