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High Reliability Soldering

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Solder is the glue that holds electronic circuits together. It provides both a physical attachment between components and a conductive bond that permits current flow. Solder consists of an alloy of lead and tin that has low mechanical strength. It’s prone to work hardening from vibration and temperature fluctuations over time, leading to intermittent operation and eventual failure. To achieve maximum service life from a device, it’s necessary to establish consistent soldering habits that produce high reliability joints. The inspection process is primarily visual. In order to detect a bad solder joint, it’s essential to understand what goes into producing a good one first.

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The 3 Best Tools for Cutting Metal

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Cutting metal is a routine part of even the smallest fabrication jobs. Whether a home improvement project, manufacturing job, or even auto work, an artisan will likely run into an occasion where they need to trim metal. At first it may seem like a dangerous task, far removed from simply sawing a piece of wood, but in reality there are several tools designed to make cutting metal very easy regardless of the size and the type of cut. With these tools, even an amateur builder will have the pieces he or she needs in no time, and with no danger. Read more