Wire Welder: PIKO 3
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Piko3 Tips & Tricks√
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Remember, four things shall help us in a better weld:
1. Right Heat Energy√
2. Good Conductivity√
3. Correct Sizing√ AND
4. Perfect Holding√
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1. Keep the voltage setting between 33-34v. That gives the right Joules for a perfect weld.
2. Switch off the display before joining. That reduces energy wastage from the capacitor. Ensures better weld. Once set - I keep it off all the time.
3. Press and 'hold' the charging switch for 20 seconds before joining.
4. And between two joints give a gap of 20 seconds. That recoups the capacitor.
5. The best weld will be between same gauge R and NR wires, with a +/-2mm tolerance. Eg. if the R wire is 30G ~ then our NR wire could be between 28-32G, and vice-versa.
6. The joining surfaces should be smooth (un-crinkled). There should be an uniform area in both wires to attach themselves. Run your tweezers over the wire to straighten them before joining.
7. The joining surfaces should be clean. As we 'torch' it (usual practice) it leaves a fine film of carbon. Bad. Wipe the wire ends off with a moist tissue.
8. I find dipping the wire ends in water, before attaching onto the Piko's terminals, ensures a better weld.
9. Hold the R wire in Spring terminal, while the NR wire in the Alligator clip.
10. Hold the NR wire on the tip of the Alligator clip. Not on it's sides. This ensures better conducting grip.
11. Leave a maximum wire-end of 5mm out of the terminals. Further extended wires wastes energy over a lengthier surface area.
12. Ensure that each wire touches (overlaps) around 2mm over the other's end. A micro touch will leave a poor joint, which might drop-off while wrapping.
13. It might be wiser to make the coil (wraps) first, leaving short end-legs ~ and then weld the NR wires on either end. I do so for my microcoils.
14. Finally, test some sample welds (with small pieces of wires) a couple of times. And once your get your 'sweet spot' (voltage, wire size and gauge wise) stick to that combo.
15. It's Ok to go thru some initial hit-n-miss runs. But once the sweet-spot is recognized ~ rest will be a breeze
Happy joining folks!
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Remember, four things shall help us in a better weld:
1. Right Heat Energy√
2. Good Conductivity√
3. Correct Sizing√ AND
4. Perfect Holding√
--------------------------------------------------------------
1. Keep the voltage setting between 33-34v. That gives the right Joules for a perfect weld.
2. Switch off the display before joining. That reduces energy wastage from the capacitor. Ensures better weld. Once set - I keep it off all the time.
3. Press and 'hold' the charging switch for 20 seconds before joining.
4. And between two joints give a gap of 20 seconds. That recoups the capacitor.
5. The best weld will be between same gauge R and NR wires, with a +/-2mm tolerance. Eg. if the R wire is 30G ~ then our NR wire could be between 28-32G, and vice-versa.
6. The joining surfaces should be smooth (un-crinkled). There should be an uniform area in both wires to attach themselves. Run your tweezers over the wire to straighten them before joining.
7. The joining surfaces should be clean. As we 'torch' it (usual practice) it leaves a fine film of carbon. Bad. Wipe the wire ends off with a moist tissue.
8. I find dipping the wire ends in water, before attaching onto the Piko's terminals, ensures a better weld.
9. Hold the R wire in Spring terminal, while the NR wire in the Alligator clip.
10. Hold the NR wire on the tip of the Alligator clip. Not on it's sides. This ensures better conducting grip.
11. Leave a maximum wire-end of 5mm out of the terminals. Further extended wires wastes energy over a lengthier surface area.
12. Ensure that each wire touches (overlaps) around 2mm over the other's end. A micro touch will leave a poor joint, which might drop-off while wrapping.
13. It might be wiser to make the coil (wraps) first, leaving short end-legs ~ and then weld the NR wires on either end. I do so for my microcoils.
14. Finally, test some sample welds (with small pieces of wires) a couple of times. And once your get your 'sweet spot' (voltage, wire size and gauge wise) stick to that combo.
15. It's Ok to go thru some initial hit-n-miss runs. But once the sweet-spot is recognized ~ rest will be a breeze
Happy joining folks!
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