When it comes to soldering, it is important to have the right soldering iron tip or desoldering nozzle for your application. The best tip for your application depends on the shape, diameter and overall size of the tip.
Products in different shapes serve different functions and are used in different applications. Check out the images below for the most common tip shapes, or visit our tip selection guide for more tip shapes and examples.
After selecting the correct shape for your application, we move on to selecting the correct tip diameter. Ideally, the tip used should be one that closely matches the dimensions of your workpiece. This maximizes the surface area of the workpiece in contact with the tip or nozzle, promoting efficient heat transfer.
After selecting the tip shape and diameter, the next focus is on heat capacity. Tips with larger overall dimensions tend to have higher heat storage capacity.
With the same tip diameter, it is always best to choose the largest size tip, unless constrained by tight space on the board.
Benefits of choosing the right tip/nozzle
Efficient heat transfer and easy wetting by solder
Lower temperature required
Less oxidation of the soldering iron tip
Extend the life of the soldering iron tip
Reduce operating costs by eliminating the need for frequent iron tip changes.
You can check out AiXun's online soldering iron tip offerings for a variety of tip and nozzle specifications to see which one is best for you. It is recommended to use several different tips rather than just one for each application as it provides a more efficient and enjoyable soldering experience.
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