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Do the electrodes used for resistance soldering require tinning?

April 26, 2017electrodes require resistance soldering tinning Used

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Do the electrodes used for resistance soldering require tinning?

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No. Soldering iron tips need to be tinned to assist in the transfer of heat into a solder joint. Electrodes (because of their resistive properties) generate heat within the solder joint. In fact the electrode materials have been specifically chosen because they do not readily accept solder.