{"id":791,"date":"2016-10-05T16:20:40","date_gmt":"2016-10-05T16:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.gre.ac.uk\/fachsupport\/?page_id=791"},"modified":"2016-10-05T16:20:40","modified_gmt":"2016-10-05T16:20:40","slug":"soldering-kit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.gre.ac.uk\/designsupport\/model-workshop\/workshop-equipment\/soldering-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Soldering Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Soldering Kit<\/li>\n<li>Workshop Category: W2<\/li>\n<li>Workshop Risk Category: Green Label<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-792\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.gre.ac.uk\/fachsupport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/10\/soldering-kit-230x300.png\" alt=\"soldering-kit\" width=\"230\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.gre.ac.uk\/designsupport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/10\/soldering-kit-230x300.png 230w, https:\/\/blogs.gre.ac.uk\/designsupport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/10\/soldering-kit.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To solder we use a soldering iron to supply heat to melt solder so that it can flow into the joint between\u00a0two pieces of metal and join them together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start with a Risk Assessment to ensure a safe work area:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Discuss with workshop manger the job to be undertaken and collect equipment from workshop office.<\/li>\n<li>Access space to if it is suitable for the task and to make sure it is clear of combustible materials and<br \/>\ntripping hazards<\/li>\n<li>Clear space if necessary<\/li>\n<li>Move Purex extractor over the working area.<\/li>\n<li>Explain to other people in the vicinity what you are planning to do<\/li>\n<li>Place all equipment to be used out on workbench. These will include but not limited to<br \/>\n\u2022 Soldering iron<br \/>\n\u2022 Soldering iron holder + damp sponge<br \/>\n\u2022 Lead and rosin free solder<br \/>\n\u2022 Flux<br \/>\n\u2022 PPE equipment<br \/>\n\u2022 Wire wool<br \/>\n\u2022 Helping hands or\/and heatproof soldering block<br \/>\n\u2022 Hot warning sign<\/li>\n<li>Check PPE equipment for faults and to test if it fits properly and meets stands set out in the risk<br \/>\nassessment.<\/li>\n<li>Check Electrical equipment for PAT test sticker and any faults. Giving special attention to cable for<br \/>\ndamage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Operational Safety Rules:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Turn on soldering iron<\/li>\n<li>Clean joint area with wirer wool<\/li>\n<li>Secure metal to be joined in either helping hand or on to heatproof mat<\/li>\n<li>Apply flux to joint area<\/li>\n<li>When the iron is hot, apply some solder to the flattened working end at the end of the bit, and wipe it<br \/>\non the damp sponge so that the solder forms a thin film on the bit. This called tinning the bit.<\/li>\n<li>Melt more solder on to the tip of the soldering iron, and put the tip so it contacts both parts of the<br \/>\njoint.<\/li>\n<li>The solder will flow around all the parts that are at, or over, the melting part temperature of the<br \/>\nsolder.<\/li>\n<li>Turn off soldering iron and place hot warning sign next to it.<\/li>\n<li>Tidy space and remove all rubbish<\/li>\n<li>Once soldering iron is cold return to workshop manager<\/li>\n<li>Inform workshop manager you have completed the work<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soldering Kit Workshop Category: W2 Workshop Risk Category: Green Label To solder we use a soldering iron to supply heat to melt solder so that it can flow into the joint between\u00a0two pieces of metal and join them together. 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