When assembling a piece start with the highest melting point solder. As you progress through assembly use a lower temperature solder.
Solder | Flow Points | Use for |
---|---|---|
Extra-hard | 1490°F/810°C | Laser welding, repair operations |
Hard | 1450°F/788°C | First soldering operations |
Medium | 1360°F/738°C | General soldering; intermediate operations |
Easy | 1325°F/719°C | General soldering and repairs; intermediate or final operations |
Extra-easy | 1207°F/653°C | Final soldering |