ive been having problems soldering to steel and aluminum.. would the higher heat from this do the job? (im rather new to solder/weldiing)
2075265
It should both metal have to have good heat to bind. Also this made for light metal or small pieces. I use it to solder horse shoe nails with silver solder. If you're using brass it will have to have a torch and the aluminum might as well. That is about all I can tell you.
2075266
you cant solder aluminium steel should be easy you need to tin the surface first which means using some bakers fluid it is very causic so dont get on your skindepending on the are to solder it needs to be very hot
2075267
I own two of these, and I solder copper to steel and aluminum to steel. This is the most powerful electric soldering iron I've ever found. Just make sure you use the right flux for the soldering you are doing. You might also try a small butane torch if your work piece is large.
2075268
No Way! For soldering both materials to be soldered together must be heated, together with the soldering agent, namely, tin, lead, etc. Guns like this, as good as they are, for small stuff like wires and maybe jewelry, won't do big stuff. A flaming torch is needed for copper pipes and such, and you'll need an arc welder for steel anything larger than real small, thin stuff. For aluminum: I've never soldered, but I'm told "tig" welding is necessary.
174321
No it wont. If you need something for the job you're looking for I suggest you buy the Chicago flux wire welder. It's not expensive and good enough to do any piping soldering. Here's the link Chicago Electric Welding Systems 90 Amp Flux Wire WelderI hope this will answer your question.
493453
I've been told that there is better heat distribution with the thicker metal. Hope that helps :)
155848
The one I have gets up to about 700 or 750 deg F. It does not heat up fast. If this final temperature is right for solder I do not know. I have replaced this melter with a Lee 4-20 production pot.
706417
To answer your question directly, it is not madatory but it does help. Tinning the tip(s) only takes a small amount of solder and helps the solder heat and flow easier. Just allow the iron to get hot, apply a bit of solder and then wipe clean. Use a rosin core solder with a thickness appropriate for the job. On circuit boards use a thin diameter (.093 or smaller) and then larger as the wire diameter increases. Hope this helps, I was a NASA certified solderer 40+ years ago when I worked in the R&D; Lab on the Apollo program.
1943277
I am not sure what you are asking? I do use it to solder heavy wire, has plenty of heat. I have soldered #10 wire no problem. Some have soldered # 8 wire. You wouldn't use it to solder a circuit board.
870837
Actually you can use a helium and argon mix to get more heat. Do some research but I believe it is 75% argon 25% helium. This can help when using a welder with this power to get a little more out of it.
1578757
You could probably use this for soldering plumbing and cans but it is not for 'welding',. I have used mine to solder wires and to weld hdpe plastic.
465061
No. This soldering station will work on just about any type of job needed. You can vary the temp. and even lock the temp so it won't accidently get turned to a higher temp.
235740
Yes it will weld up to 1/4 steel to weld thicker steel u can make multiple passes like the other gentleman said you want bigger wire and tip and argon gas as well practice first and get to where you can make a noise similar to the sizzle of bacon frying
1124792
Hot enough to melt the solder but not the came. Try it on a test piece of came...if the came melts, the iron is too hot.
326134
That's a pretty big question,you need to be more specific about what metal and how much and what specifically you want to do? Solder? Weld? Melt metal for casting?. Soldering & brazing of most common plumbing fittings,sure,that's what this torch is mostly used for.. Do you want to weld steel? Get a torch that's made for it.
849441
Honestly I think it could melt low temp metals. I dont know the melting point of copper. On large pieces, given some time, I do think it would melt soldering materials. I hope this helps.
1823250
My husband had used it to solder a pot metal carb back together, however he said it should be since it is solder and solder usually is. :)
420770
Yes, but this is overkill, possibly too hot. Just buy a regular soldering iron. You can find them for 10 bucks or so all day long!
420769
Sorry I have no idea that that is, I use it in jewelry making. I would assume it would work in any soldering situation but I've only used it using silver solder used in jewelry.
843670
I think it will melt tin, as that is often part of solder (lead solder). Aluminum has a higher melting point this unit cannot reach.