xytronic solder tip

[dgfullin1]

I am looking for a 0.2mm replacement solder tip for a xytronic LF1600 solder station. The smallest that xytronics makes is 0.4mm.
Thanks in advance.

[ratdude747]

Re: xytronic solder tip

ok... well... then you are stuck. as you may know, grinding down tips is a bad idea as tips are plated... and if they don't make it, then they don't.

perhaps you could make a .4mm work?

[dgfullin1]

Re: xytronic solder tip

Used the 0.4mm last time and it is just too big for small pitch devices. I was hoping perhaps another manufacturer was compatible.
Thanks,

[stj]

Re: xytronic solder tip

mod-chips?

tbh when your getting that small it's hard to get the heat to the end of the bit.

[ratdude747]

Re: xytronic solder tip

mod-chips?

tbh when your getting that small it's hard to get the heat to the end of the bit.

thats what i was thinking as well. smaller int not always better.

[dgfullin1]

Re: xytronic solder tip

I know smaller is not always better, but trying to solder .015 pitch devices with the .4mm tip was very hard. I either missed joints, or was getting bridging. This board is very compact, so there is not a lot of room to get the best angle on leads at all times. Perhaps a chisel tip instead of round?
Thanks

[smason]

Re: xytronic solder tip

Chisel might help, and lots of flux.

[stj]

Re: xytronic solder tip

screwdriver style with a sharp end is better for getting the heat down.

[PlainBill]

Re: xytronic solder tip

I know smaller is not always better, but trying to solder .015 pitch devices with the .4mm tip was very hard. I either missed joints, or was getting bridging. This board is very compact, so there is not a lot of room to get the best angle on leads at all times. Perhaps a chisel tip instead of round?
Thanks

One approach I've used is to accept there will be bridging. Concentrate on soldering every pin, then go back over the work carefully and use solder wick to remove the excess solder.

PlainBill