What Are the Different Types of Soldering Tools?
Solder—pronounced SAW dur: you don’t say the L— is a metal alloy capable of fusing with other metals when melted to create a joint. Solder is characterized by having a relatively low melting point. Soldering means “joining or fusing with solder,” and this process can be done using a variety of soldering tools. Soldering is used to connect piece of metal or wires and has applications in making or repairing jewelry, in creating stained glass, in electrical work to create an electrical contact, in plumbing to seal pipe joints, and automotive repair, for example. Soldering is distinguished from welding primarily by the temperature—welding is a hotter process— and therefore by the tools used.
