and to answer your questions..................

Posted by kenster (A) on May 30, 2007 at 15:13:28

In Reply to: RE:Yes, except.... posted by Square Peg on May 30, 2007 at 12:55:20:

"What the hell is a parallel connection, anyway?"

A parallel connection is when the 2 wires to be connected are twisted together axially before soldering. Of course, this is pretty difficult with 10/12 gauge solid core wire so other methods need to be used.

"Solder as glue? Sheesh!"

How do U think small electronic components are held to a PCB? The electrical connections of the small components certainly aren't mechanically connected to the PCB before going thru the wave soldering machine so in essence, the solder is securing them to the PCB as well as making the electrical connections.

In automated PCB assembly, bigger electrical components may be secured with a tie wrap or hot glue but these are usually done manually after the smaller components are mounted via automated machines.

Hope this helps,

~kenster

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Topic - Advice on soldering solid core to stranded. - JerryD6 16:01:57 05/28/07 (14)

RE: Advice on soldering solid core to stranded. - kenster 17:25:05 05/28/07 (11)

Better "dressed looking" does not warrant better joint. - cheap-Jack 11:39:12 05/29/07 (1)

I did not say that nor was it implied.......... - kenster 12:38:27 05/29/07 (0)

RE: Advice on soldering solid core to stranded. - JerryD6 07:57:49 05/29/07 (8)

RE: Advice on soldering solid core to stranded. - Tweekeng 19:48:42 05/29/07 (7)

RE: Advice on soldering solid core to stranded. - JerryD6 07:28:32 05/30/07 (6)

Pressure in line splice, then solder. - jea48 09:02:06 05/30/07 (5)

RE:Yes, except.... - Square Peg 12:55:20 05/30/07 (3)

and to answer your questions.................. - kenster 15:13:28 05/30/07 (2)

RE: and to answer your questions.................. - Tweekeng 13:37:38 05/31/07 (0)

RE: and to answer your questions.................. - Square Peg 16:52:24 05/30/07 (0)

RE: Pressure in line splice, then solder. - JerryD6 10:05:27 05/30/07 (0)

RE: Advice on soldering solid core to stranded. - rick_m 16:20:09 05/28/07 (1)

RE: Advice on soldering solid core to stranded. - JerryD6 07:28:35 05/29/07 (0)

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and to answer your questions.................. - kenster 15:13:28 05/30/07 (2)

RE: and to answer your questions.................. - Tweekeng 13:37:38 05/31/07 (0)

RE: and to answer your questions.................. - Square Peg 16:52:24 05/30/07 (0)

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