Soldering

Question 1

What are the four parts of a soldering iron?

Answer 1

Flex, heating element, tip and sponge

Question 2

Is soldering permanent or not?

Answer 2

It is

Question 3

Three safety precautions?

Answer 3

Wear safety goggles, hair tied up, plugs/chords are out of the way, make sure to work in a clear space, ties tucked in, sleeves rolled up

Question 4

Before soldering, make sure….

Answer 4

The tip is clean and tinned, soldering iron is stable, tip is securely on

Question 5

While soldering, make sure…

Answer 5

You work in a well-ventilated area, avoid inhaling fumes, you handle the soldering iron safely, you avoid overheating so you don’t damage the PCB