Hot-air Soldering Tool

fig 1. Hot air soldering tool

A hot air soldering tool, now adays can now be considered as an essential tool for a student, hobbyist and enthusiast,

This tool uses hot air instead of a hot tip, to melt solder and join components together. 

Used in a wide range of applications from surface mount soldering and desoldering components, and at times to shrink tubing, that makes it a very valuable tool for anyone involve in electronics.

This soldering tool come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from small handheld devices to larger, more powerful units. For Electronic Workbench models it must have a built-in temperature control, that will allow the user to adjust the heat settings for different types of components, and additional features such as automatic shutoff or adjustable airflow are highly advised. 

Benefits

Being easy to use, makes this tool an ideal choice for any individual of different skill levels to use.  It can be as simple as plugging the tool, setting the desired temperature, and directing the hot air stream to the component that needs to be soldered. The solder melts, flows into the joint, and creates a strong and reliable connection.

Aside from this, this tool can evenly distribute heat across the solder joint that helps prevent damage to sensitive components and helps in ensuring a clean and professional-looking finish. 

Conclusion

Whether you are soldering surface mount components or desoldering a faulty component, a hot-air soldering tool is a tool that you need to consider of having if you need to transition from being beginner to an advancing student, hobbyist or enthusiast, for in this modern field of technology, sooner or later you will be dealing with surface mount components, that only this tool can solder, resolder, or even reflow, when required.