Illinois Tool Works Inc.
SOLDERING ASSEMBLY, METHOD AND USE

Abstract:

A soldering assembly and a method of manufacturing a soldering assembly is disclosed. The soldering assembly includes at least one nozzle for directing solder during a soldering operation. The at least one nozzle includes an inlet for receiving a supply of solder; an outlet for dispensing solder therefrom; and at least one channel fluidly coupling the inlet to the outlet. The at least one nozzle comprises a plurality of stacked layers of stainless steel or titanium, provided so as to at least partially define the at least one channel. The at least one nozzle is at least partially diffusion coated with chromium carbide so as to protect the stacked layers from corrosion.