How to choose a welder

The choice of the welding machine depends on the job. Whether you're a novice or aficionado, it goes without saying that your needs will be different. This sheet gives you some tips to guide you.

The soldering in electronics

Welder

For welding work in electronics, choose a thermostat soldering station. This station avoids excessive temperature fluctuations. The regulation allows overheating for critical applications. It is quite expensive (about 75 €).

Soldering iron for household application

Small soldering iron

Select a soldering iron to about 30 watts for your welding and casual domestic workers. Prefer a welding machine that is directly connected to an electrical outlet. More manageable. It takes a little longer to warm up a welder butane or propane. Also make sure that the chosen iron is equipped with an ergonomic handle much more comfortable and isolating.

Welding stations

Invest in a welding station if you regularly work in welding. This material is a professional equipment. Its cost is important and thus needs to be profitable. These allow a welding heat control. You can leave your welder ignited to make your edits, which can be comfortable.

The welding butane or propane

Gas welder

The gas soldering irons are used for plumbing and sheet metal work and sheet metal work. They are a great power. The workpieces are also often larger and a large area electronics. Propane is more efficient than butane. For this type of welding, plumbing under the joint between two pipes, you must achieve a solder. The melting point is very important as it is around 200 °. This welding machine is pretty convenient since iron plugs directly into the bottle. Like all work using gas, think proper safety rules before starting your work.