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It can be said one man’s junk is another man’s treasure, especially in the field of selling scrap metal. One great way to make some extra cash every month is to sell scrap metal – either your own or someone else’s. Naturally, the goal of selling scrap metal is to make money and that means getting the best price per pound of metal sold. You’d be surprised – what you may view as...
read moreThe history of NC fluxes, a method of determining if cleanliness is adequate. In the article “Selecting the best Flux for the Job” we briefly discussed the way that “No Clean” (NC) fluxes came into general use. While there is nothing complicated in the procedures for using these fluxes, from time to time problems arise because of a lack of understanding of the factors...
read moreIn the last ten years solder paste has become a major part of the soldering process. Solder paste has improved dramatically in performance and consistency over the past ten years. That does not mean that all the problems of applying and reflowing paste are eliminated, but that with care consistent results are not difficult to obtain. The following suggestions can help in producing sound...
read morePersonal experiences of using lead-free solders using copper foil. We all recognize the environmental advantages of lead-free solders. Since January 1999 Hirsch Metals has been developing “easy to use” lead-free alloys for use with copper foil technology that have the additional advantages of greater strength and superior finish. Once development was completed, I had to persuade the...
read moreStained glass artists are concerned with the mechanical and the artistic factors. The Solder Alloy In any soldering procedure a mechanically reliable joint is essential, but for Stained Glass work the appearance of the completed joint is also vitally important. 1). The solder joint must blend into the shape of the material being soldered. 2). The surface of the completed joint must be smooth and...
read moreThe matter is discussed openly and the various options are considered. The Danger of Lead Lead poisoning has been the subject of many investigations, from the danger to children of eating peeling lead based paint, to the jeopardy from handling lead products. The danger of poisoning from ingesting lead certainly exists and caution must be taken whenever lead is open to the environment. The danger...
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