Tix Solder

woodjames · #1 (**permalink**) 04-03-2009, 09:37 AM

4300 psi, melts and 275 degrees. Comes as 3" sticks, uses a flux that washes off with water.

lcaswell · #2 (**permalink**) 04-12-2009, 10:18 AM

What are you using it for?

woodjames · #3 (**permalink**) 04-12-2009, 04:49 PM

Repair work, mainly on aluminum. I can heat the heck out of a really thin coat of copper of aluminum, and use regular (50/50, plum loy) solder. However, a thick copper coat can blister if it gets too hot (even worse with die-cast zinc), thermal expansion issues. So if I notice a repair to be made after a thicker coat of copper (like a really deep pit in cast aluminum), I break out the Tix. It sands really easy, and the low temp makes repairs quick. Everything else gets the piece really hot, with 275 you can heat just a small area of aluminum, and literally hold the other end in your hand (6" circle for example). The next time I'm up, I can bring you a couple sticks, if you'd like to see it/try it.

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Originally Posted by lcaswell

What are you using it for?

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