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− | Explanation of the Weller WES51
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| + | |Has model=WES51 |
| + | |Is located in facility=Tool Room |
| + | |Is located in facility=The Hub |
| + | |Is used in domain=Electronics |
| + | |Has function=Soldering Iron |
| + | |Has url=http://www.weller-toolsus.com/soldering/systems/weller-wes51-station-50-60w-120v-wes51.html |
| + | |Has icon=File:soldering_icon.png |
| + | |Has icondesc=Soldering Iron Icon |
| + | |Has image=File:WellerWES51.jpg |
| + | |Has imagedesc=Weller WES51 |
| + | |Has description=Standard soldering iron in the Maker Hub |
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| + | The [http://www.weller-toolsus.com/soldering/systems/weller-wes51-station-50-60w-120v-wes51.html Weller WES51] is the standard [[Soldering Irons (General) | Soldering Iron]] used in the [[Main Page| Maker Hub]]. The Iron includes the WES series power unit, PES51 soldering pencil, PH50 stand, and sponge. A PW50 probe is available for checkout that allows the user to set (or unset) the soldering temperature. |
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− | [[File:soldering.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Soldering a component]]
| + | Each iron is mounted to a tray along with a soldering kit. |
− | '''Soldering''', is a process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal (solder) into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. Soldering differs from [[welding]] in that soldering does not involve melting the work pieces. In [[brazing]], the filler metal melts at a higher temperature, but the work piece metal does not melt. In the past, nearly all solders contained lead, but environmental and health concerns have increasingly dictated use of lead-free solder for electronics and plumbing purposes.
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− | == Thing 1 ==
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− | <!--[[File:Solder sugarlabs.jpg|thumb|right|Small figurine being created by soldering]]--> | |
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− | There is evidence that soldering was employed as early as 5
| + | == Accessories == |
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− | == Applications ==
| + | The Weller station kit contains the following accessories: |
− | Soldering is used in plumbing, electronics, and metalwork from flashing jewelry.
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− | == Solders ==
| + | <gallery> |
− | Soldering filler materials are available in many differe
| + | File:soldersucker_bulb.jpg|Solder sucker bulb |
| + | File:tweezers.png|Tweezers |
| + | File:wire_strippers.jpg|Wire Strippers |
| + | File:needle_nose_pliers.jpg|Needle Nose Pliers |
| + | File:flush_cutters.jpg|Flush Cutters |
| + | File:solder_heat_sink.jpg|Heat Sink |
| + | File:X-ACTO_knife.jpg|X-ACTO knife |
| + | File:60_40_solder.jpg|60/40 Solder |
| + | File:flux_pen.jpg|Flux Pen |
| + | File:tip_activator.jpg|Tip Activator |
| + | File:desolder_braid.jpg|Solder Braid |
| + | </gallery> |
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− | ==Processes== | + | == Documentation == |
− | There are three forms of soldering, each requiring progressively higher temperatures and producing an increasingly stronger joint strength:
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| + | * [[Media:WES51_OI_PL.pdf|Manual]] |
| + | * [[Media:WellerBetterSolderingBooklet.pdf|Better Soldering Booklet]] |
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| + | == Training == |
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| + | Training for the Weller is included in the [[Soldering Irons (General)]] training. Additional instructional videos for the Weller are here. |
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| + | * How to use a dry cleaner |
| + | {{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LqHoA0rohs}} |
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| + | * How to use a soldering tip activator |
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− | == Capabilities == | + | {{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3OlDsKvzss}} |
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− | These are they.
| + | == Software == |
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− | == Documentation ==
| + | None. |
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− | These are they.
| + | == Links == |
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− | == Training ==
| + | The Weller site for this model is at http://www.weller-toolsus.com/soldering/systems/weller-wes51-station-50-60w-120v-wes51.html. |
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− | These are they.
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− | [[Category:Soldering Iron]]
| + | {{#set: |
| + | |Is soldering iron equipment=True |
| + | |Is used in domain=Electronics |
| + | |Is located in facility=Tool Room |
| + | |Is located in facility=The Hub |
| + | }} |