Soldering
A group of welding processes for joining metallic surfaces by heating them to suitable temperature and using a filler metal having a liquidus state not exceeding 450 °C and below the solidus of the base materials. The filler metal is distributed between the closely fitted surfaces of the joint by capillary action.
- Historical Notes
- 3000BC Evidence of soldering being used in Iraq.
See also: American Welding Society, Brazing, Flux, Heat Shunt, Infrared Reflow, Laser Soldering, Reflow Soldering, Solder, Solder Balls, Solder Mask, Solder Paste.
Subjects: Electronics Mechanical Engineering