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Re: How to Solder a Wire to Surface-Mount IC With Pins VERY Close Together?

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On 6/27/2018 4:40 PM, Theo wrote:
> John Speth <johnspeth@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> I've found that the narrow Metcal tips just don't carry enough heat for
>> good results for individual pin soldering.
> 
> I'd suggest that being generous with flux will help here - there are times
> when there's enough heat in there, but not enough to break down the oxide.
> Flux can get the whole lot going.  Jelly flux can be useful in staying where
> you want it until you get the iron in.

Thanks, Theo.  I was under the mistaken impression it was a heat 
problem.  The oxide problem makes so much more sense now.  Thanks for 
solving a lifelong mystery. - JJS

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  Re: How to Solder a Wire to Surface-Mount IC With Pins VERY Close Together? Chris <xxx.syseng.yyy@gfsys.co.uk> - 2018-06-26 22:40 +0100
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