Getting started with soldering
Soldering is the process of making a sound electrical and mechanical joint between certain metals by joining them with a soft solder. This is an alloy of lead and tin with a low melting point. The joint is heated to the correct temperature by a soldering iron. Effective soldering requires good heat transfer from the iron to the components to be soldered. The longer heat is applied, the greater the risk of heat damage to the wire or component, so it's important to get the job wrapped up quickly.
What you will need
Before you proceed further with the next section of the chapter, make sure you have the following items with you and have got yourself familiarized with the tools:
- Soldering iron
- Basic stand
- Solder desoldering pump
- Cardboard
The following image is for your quick reference so that you will get a rough idea of soldering tools. One thing to remember is that soldering tools vary from place to place, so don't worry if your tools don't look exactly...
