MULTICOMP MP740888 Soldering Station

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MULTICOMP MP740888 Soldering Station
Manufacturer Multicomp
Model MP740888
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Obtained Purchased (Feb 2024)
Location Electronics Area
Team Electronics
Induction Required No
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Status Defunct
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We have two temperature controlled Multicomp soldering irons with a number of soldering tips available. These were purchased by the space after it became difficult to buy tips which we knew would be compatible with the previous "fake Hakko" irons. There are a number of compatible tips of various shapes and sizes available - they all have a model number start with MP74087

These irons will automatically turn off the heat if left untouched for 15 or so minutes. While this improves safety, it can accelerate damage to the tip. If you're leaving the iron for a bit, or turning it off, please leave a big blob of solder on the end. This helps prevent it from oxidising.

The recommended temperature for soldering is around 330c, and no higher than 360c unless you really need the thermal inertia for very large solder joints. These irons do quite a good job at staying up to temp on large solder joints, though. Going above 400c is likely unnecessary and will start to lead to deformation of smaller tips.

Please only use lead free solder - it's not that bad. Turn on the extraction when soldering, you don't want fluxy headaches.