“Wow, this beauty is beyond expectations...” You could swear this line was used to describe an Oscar-worthy film or a Santorini sunset, but you might be surprised to find these words pulled from the review of a Hakko FX-888D Soldering Station....
As most companies start the slow transition to lead free solder over older methods of lead solder it is helpful to learn a thing or two about this relatively new technology. Though there have...
Soldering can be at once an incredibly rewarding and fun thing to do and a complete hassle. Without the right information, finding a tip that fits the job you are completing may be difficult. There are a few different tips...
Professional pilots review the basics of flying every year, and recurrent training is good for just about any profession, including electronics assembly. So here’s a quick review of basic soldering steps and some best practices for each. The quality of...
You may have seen ColdHeat, Cool Touch, and other brands of “cold” soldering irons advertised to hobbyists and electronics buffs. The tips of soldering irons typically reach extreme temperatures in order properly flow the solder and create a sturdy joint....
How to save money by Caring for Tips Kimco carries solder tips that are among the highest quality soldering tips available. Many of these tips have been specifically designed for use in the electronics industry and will perform well for...
There are plenty of instances where a soldering project requires the use of Weller tweezer tips. Kimco carries a great line of these tweezer tips so you can do even the most delicate of projects with ease and confidence. Tweezer...
Hobbyists and electrical enthusiasts rely on their soldering irons, tips, and other accessories for attaching electrical components to circuit boards, motherboards, and even solar panels. Soldering is more than just an activity that is done in large industrial assembly plants....
When it comes to working with electrical components there is a need for quality soldering with a clean finish. By using Weller solder irons, like those found at Kimco, you can put that clean finish on your project, but also...
