View source for Open Source Gas Soldering Iron

=Basics=

- A small gas burning nozzle that heats up a metal soldering iron

- May be more portable than an electric model

- Less precise however





=Used For=

- Soldering Electronic Componets

- Cutting Plastic

- Cutting synthetic ropes

- [[Open Source D3D Pick and Place Machiene]]

- [[Open Source Robotic Arm Pick and Place Machiene]]





=Industry Standards=

- [http://www.weller-toolsus.com/soldering/irons/butane/weller-p2kc-pro-piezo-kit-cordless-p2kc.html Weller Designs]





=Existing Open Source Designs=

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=Basic Design=



==Gas Tank Module==

- A standard gas small gas canister

- Easily swapped out for a fresh tank



==Ignition Module==

- Features the ignighter (mist likely pizoelectric)

- user relpacable componets



==Nozzle Module==

- A tube and nozzle that move the gas and let it burn well

- fully replacable, and easily replacable



==Soldering Iron Module==

- Consists of a holder, and a removable metal part



==Outer Casing==

- A 3d Printed Plastic Shell or a CNC Milled Shell

- Also has flexible FDM printed/ SLA Elastomer printed componets for heat sheilding + comfort





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