- Published 8 Mar 2023
- Last Modified 29 Aug 2023
- 11 min
A Complete Guide to Soldering Irons
From soldering stations to tips, our soldering iron guide takes you through all the equipment you need to solder.
What is a Soldering Iron?
What is a Soldering Iron Used for?
Different Types of Soldering Equipment
Soldering Stations
Soldering Iron Tips
Bevel Tip
Chisel Tip
Conical Tip
Knife or Blade Tip
Soldering Pastes
What is Desoldering?
Desoldering Equipment
Desoldering Braid (sometimes called solder wick)
Desoldering Pumps
Heat Guns and Compressed Air
How to Clean and Maintain Soldering Equipment
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