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Solder Qwik Pentm, Katherine E. Robbins
Solder Qwik Pentm, Katherine E. Robbins
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Electronics soldering is a technique used frequently in the manufacturing of Printed
Circuit Boards (PCB) to attach small electronic parts or wires together. Often times
the need to remove a solder joint arises; this is known as desoldering. Solder wick,
fine braided copper wire infused with rosin, is one of the most effective ways to
desolder because it results in the cleanest joints. Currently using solder wick
involves several time consuming and somewhat awkward steps. This report will
cover the process behind designing, manufacturing, and testing a new ergonomic,
dispenser for solder wick that can be used with one hand. …