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Soldering

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Soldering is a process of joining two or more electrical components by melting solder around the connection, creating a permanent bond.

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Soldering involves heating a metal alloy, known as solder, to its melting point (typically between 180°C to 190°C), and applying it to the joint area to connect electronic components securely. This technique is crucial in electronics manufacturing and hobbyist projects, ensuring reliable electrical contact and mechanical support.

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Using a 60/40 tin-lead solder wire (with a melting point of approximately 183°C) and a soldering iron set to 350°C (662°F) to fix a broken circuit on a printed circuit board (PCB).

Commonly applied in electronics repair workshops and DIY electronics projects.

Attaching a jumper wire to a PCB trace to bypass a damaged section using a lead-free solder with a melting point of 217°C.

Frequently done in prototyping and hardware development environments.