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Metcal fixed temperature soldering irons use RF induction instead of resistive heating elements so they don't struggle with large copper pours like that. The so
by akiselev 4y ago
Metcal fixed temperature soldering irons use RF induction instead of resistive heating elements so they don't struggle with large copper pours like that. The soldering irons you're thinking of have very poor thermal recovery compared to a proper Metcal.
- gw99 4y agoCorrect. Once you go Metcal you don’t go back. When I got divorced the first thing I put on the “mine” list was my Metcal :) You can solder on 0805 parts and switch to soldering bolts onto nuts without changing the tip or any settings.