Recommendations for soldering with tin

To start soldering with tin it is necessary to have a soldering iron and a material such as solder paste or tin wire. Regardless of the brand, the solder paste must have a composition of at least 60 percent tin; the remaining 40 percent is generally lead. The percentage of tin and the quality of the paste or thread will determine the final result of the project. As for the soldering iron, the most recommended are those with a temperature regulator, but regardless of which one you have, the final quality of the project will depend on the tin paste or wire and your own skills. Visit our welding section for more information.

Our Brycus Welding Start Tips will help you master the technique and get good results:

• Before you start, make sure all parts are completely clean and dry. This applies to both the joints and the welder and is precisely the first step in ensuring good quality work.

• Control the temperature of the soldering iron. Some welders do not have thermometers but it will be enough to know that with a power of 30 to 40 watts temperatures of approximately 500 degrees are obtained. The right temperature for a job to be well welded will depend on the size of the pieces to be welded.

• Angle the soldering iron so that the tip reaches as much surface area as possible at the joints.

• Place tin in the joints of the pieces that you want to solder as this will give a more homogeneous solder. Press one piece against the other firmly; For smaller pieces use additional clamps or brackets to make sure the pieces don't move. Put tin back in the joint.

• Don't try to speed up the drying process. When soldering with tin you must be patient and allow the joints to dry naturally as this will determine the duration of the solder.

Soldering with tin is a skill that will be very useful in quickly repairing two materials. To achieve a good quality project, the most important thing is that the composition of the tin paste or wire has at least 60 percent of this material and that you practice to obtain increasingly professional results. The Brycus tips will allow you to improve your skills and learn a little more about how to use the soldering technique in your projects.