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Silver Solder Technique
for Attachment of Leads to Strain Gages

Introduction (continued)

The soldering unit recommended for this application is the WRS-1 Resistance Soldering Unit which features a continuously variable power control, tweezer-type electrodes, and a foot-actuated energizing switch. The silver solder powder is in a flux suspension, and the melting temperature is approximately +1240 deg F (+670 deg C).

The figure above shows a WK-Series strain gage installation, properly bonded and cured, in preparation for attachment of leadwires by the silver soldering technique.



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