Precision Soldering Irons With JBC!

As each year ticks by, tablets, phones and almost all other electrical devices being manufactured are shrinking. This requires smaller electrical components to be fitted inside the casing of the ever-thinner devices. That is where precision soldering irons come in!

For manufacturers dealing with such devices, greater accuracy is paramount when soldering miniature components onto the smaller PCBs.

Thankfully, JBC have a perfect selection of products that provide the ideal solution for all your precision soldering needs. Read on to find out how!

What Is Precision Soldering?

In todays world, there is a real drive towards creating surface mounted technology (SMT) that is more functional, and thus smaller in size. SMT’s therefore have miniaturised to accommodate.

Components are much smaller and mounted onto the PCB with a lot less wasted space in between. You could not do this with your traditional leaded components.

With this advancement in technology however, soldering stations needed to adapt. More accuracy and precision are needed to attach surface mounted devices to the PCB.

This is where the Nano soldering range of precision soldering equipment from JBC comes in.

What Solutions Do JBC Have For Precision Soldering Works?

JBC have developed two ranges of innovative precision soldering stations. The NANE and NASE Nano Stations!

Both are excellent options for any kind of rework or soldering works with miniature components on a PCB. As stated above, when working with small components, precision is of the upmost importance. So lets breakdown how these precision soldering irons help facilitate this Nano soldering process.

Why Use A NASE Or NANE Precision Soldering Station?

JBC incorporates several exclusive features into their Nano soldering stations, setting their precision soldering iron equipment heads above the likes of other brands. These features include:

 

Exclusive Heating System

Both of the NASE and NANE ranges of JBC precision soldering equipment feature and exclusive heating system, primed to deliver maximum stability for the cartridge.

With the heating element strategically designed at the tip, you minimise the risk of damaging the component through thermo-shock or excessive high temperatures. There is a fully integrated thermal sensor which picks up the exact temperature reading.

The crux of this means that as soon as the soldering tip touches the PCB, the sensor picks up on any temperature drop, and the station automatically applies more power to the heater. This allows for a rapid response time, eliminating poor quality cold-soldered connections.

Often, operators who use a brand other than JBC, will attempt to make up for this by running a conventional tip at a higher temperature. Using this method will shorten the lifespan of your soldering cartridge, or even damage either the PCB or component itself!

 

Intelligent Heat Management

Incorporated into JBCs range of precision soldering irons is an intelligent heat management system that helps to prolong the life of the soldering cartridges that you use. They call it the sleep and hibernation modes, which allow the tool to cool down when not in use, prolonging the life of soldering tips significantly.

When the cartridge is placed into the stand, the tool gets automatically placed into sleep mode, dropping the temperature below the melting point of solder. After a short period of inactivity, the tool will then have its power supply cut, placing the precision soldering iron into a state of hibernation.

 

Quick Cartridge Extractor

Both the NASE and NANE stations allow for rapid cartridge extraction to maximise the productivity and efficiency of the operator. This quick-change capability enables each of the soldering tips to quickly exchange without the need to switch off the station itself. You will not require any specialised tool.

Simply place the tool back in the stand and pull up to release the current cartridge. A new soldering tip is then be easily attached to your precision soldering iron station. This process takes a matter of seconds!

Considerations For Your NASE or NANE Unit

Tip Selection

With more than 30 different tip shapes, it is important that you make the correct selection for your application. JBC have plenty of super thin soldering cartridges which marry up with both the NASE and NANE stations.

All tips are durable, with instantaneous heat-up and sublime heat transfer functionalities. Should you also have a specific type of specification that you cannot find on our website, contact our team. We can get a bespoke tip design crafted for your use, customising the best tip for your exact precision soldering needs.

 

Handle Or Tweezers

Like a lot of the tips and considerations that you will read in this article, the answer depends solely on the application you are carrying out. Both handles and tweezers on the NASE and NANE stations are comfortable, lightweight, and simple to operate. They are both crafted with a short distance from grip to tip. This makes it far easier for the operator to control their tool (vital when it comes to precision soldering). Now what is the best application for both?

Nano Tweezers: The most effective addition when the user is intending to desolder. They are also the perfect choice when teamed up with a pedal control, for rapid placement and soldering of components.

Nano Handle: Ideal for high precision works. There are a wide variety of JBC Cartridges that are compatible with the Nano handle, most of which being super thin and perfect for micro soldering tasks.

 

Size Of Component

It is vital when working with miniature components that you ensure to match up the task with the appropriate equipment. Some surface mount technology can measure as small as 1 hundredth of an inch.

The soldering equipment must work with ultra miniature components. Using a station not fit for Nano soldering will damage the component. The NANE and NASE soldering stations from JBC are perfect for precision soldering tasks.

So There You Have It...

Utilising the JBC precision soldering irons for Nano soldering work is going to make you life 10 times easier. When using these stations, you can feel assured that you are in possession of the crème de la crème of soldering equipment.

Should you be in the market for an upgrade or increase of your soldering equipment, give us a call. Having been an official distributor of JBC for many years now, we are the UKs trusted supplier of electronic manufacturing equipment.