Soldering
Most of our soldering equipment was generously financed by Sparebankstiftelsen DNB
Risk Assessment
| Hazard | Likelihood(1-5) | Consequence (1-5) | Risk Rating (L x C) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burn injuries | 4 (likely) | 3 (moderate) | 9 | Moderate risk |
| Starting a fire | 1 (rare) | 5 (severe) | 5 | Moderate risk |
| Inhalation of airborne fumes and particles | 4 (likely) | 3 (moderate) | 12 | Moderate risk |
Required Safety Equipment
 |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Wear safety glasses when soldering | Use fume hood when soldering | Wash hands after soldering |
Hazards
 |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger of solder splatter | The tip of the soldering iron is hot | Fumes when soldering | Fumes when soldering with leaded solder |
Operational Safety
- Do not use the soldering station unless you know how to solder. For instruction, contact Sonen staff at ifi-sonen@ifi.uio.no.
- Do not use solder containing lead. Only use our lead free solder
- Do not exceed 370 degrees Celsius on the soldering iron.
- Use the fume extractor.
- Use safety glasses.
- Know where the eye shower is located.
- Do not leave the soldering iron while it is turned on. It reheats quickly, so don't be lazy!
- Keep your work area tidy.
- Turn off the soldering iron after use.
- Wash your hands after use.
Standard Operating Procedure
- Turn on the Weller fume extractor. It is located under the table.
- Place the fume extractor hood such that it can displace the soldering gases.
- Ensure that soldering temperature is set to between 350 and 370 degrees Celsius. Higher temperatures will result in more gases and increased spray hazard.
- Use safety glasses!
- Solder your thing.
- Turn off the soldering iron when you are done.
- Turn off the fume extractor.
- Clean up after you.
- Wash your hands.
How to solder
We have courses in soldering at Sonen. If you are in immediate need of using the soldering iron, ask other people at Sonen or contact Sonen staff at ifi-sonen@ifi.uio.no.
Tips
Desoldering
At Sonen, we have two ways of desoldering. Using a desoldering pump or using wick.
Not enough hands?
We are aware that most humans do not have three or more hands. Feel free to use our third-hand tool.