Reflow Soldering

Solder paste is stencilled onto pads, parts placed, and the board heated through a temperature profile.

Intermediate

Profile stages: preheat, soak, reflow (peak ~245 °C for lead-free), cooling. Hobbyists use hot plates or modified toaster ovens.

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