A Proper Solder Introduction Point in Hand or Robotic Soldering Can Solve Many Common Issues
The introduction point between the pad and the soldeirng iron tip plays a crucial role in creating perfect solder joints, as well as gives clues as to...
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Par 3s, Dollar Bills, and Fine-Diameter Cored Wire?
Indium Corporation manufactures cored wire that is nearly as thin as a human hair!...
Automated Soldering Methods: What’s the Difference Between Robotic Soldering and Laser Soldering?
Laser soldering is making its way into the market and onto electronics assembly lines. What's the difference between this method and iron-tip robo...
Selective Soldering: A Collection of Benefits
Selective Soldering is a great technological advancement over traditional wave soldering. This post explains why Selective Soldering is a practi...
Selective Soldering vs. Wave Soldering
A review of what I learned during my search for selective soldering information....
What Do the Equipment Suppliers Have to Say?
In this blog post, I share the reactions of soldering iron tip equipment suppliers to the statement: “As temperature increases, tip life de...
Soldering Iron Tip Temperatures Cannot Afford To Be Overlooked
Soldering iron tip temperatures are increasing under the thought that hotter settings perform faster to reduce cycle times. However, that is not alway...
APEX 2020 is Quickly Approaching
APEX is fast approaching and Indium Corporation is gearing up for a great show!...
Don't Get Burned: How to Avoid Flux Charring
Charring is a common defect in hand and robotic soldering using flux-cored wire. Robert McKerrow explains what causes this and how to avoid it....
The Importance of Tension on Fine Diameter Cored Wire in Robotic Soldering Applications
Thoughts on the importance of tension in the robotic soldering process....
Indium Corporation's Cored Wire & Robotic Soldering Video Focusing on Key Attributes & Capabilities
New cored wire video made for social media viewing....
Short Video Discussing Robotic Soldering with Flux-Cored Wire Basics From the Indium Archives
Robert share a good video which provides some good tips on soldering with flux-cored wire....