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NASA Training Program: Student Workbook for Hand Soldering

NASA Training Program: Student Workbook for Hand Soldering

Contents:

PROCEDURE 1. WIRE STRIPPING (Thermal and Mechanical)………………………………. 1

PROCEDURE 2A. TINNING — SOLDER POT………………………………………………………. 5

2B. TINNING — SOLDER IRON ……………………………………………………. 9

PROCEDURE 3. HOOK TERMINAL………………………………………………………………….. 13

PROCEDURE 4. PIERCED TERMINAL…………………………

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