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Method and apparatus for working solder

US4699308A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 6, 1986
Grant dateOct 13, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 6, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K3/06
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A soldering tip has a sleeve (10) with an insert (14) therein, both formed of good heat conducting material. An annular passage between the sleeve (10) and the insert (14) enables travel of solder therein by capilliary action when heat is applied to the tip and the latter contacts solder. The insert (14) is movable outwardly of the sleeve (10) to discharge solder in the annular passage from the tip.

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