Zero Grav Soldering

[LesW]

What happens when you attempt to make a solder joint in space..?? Check this out for a surprise.......

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2004/16aug_solder.htm

 

[martin clark]

Cool.

I have a great tome I picked up cheap titled 'Metallurgical assessment of spacecraft parts, materials and processes' which is an endless fount of information and ideas most Hifi marketeers haven't hit upon yet - but it doesn't mention that particular problem.

 

[laverda]

I'm glad to see your enjoying your holiday Les.

I like the expression on the solder/s face, Ohhhh!!!!

Graham

 

[Lee Bunker]

Originally posted by LesW
What happens when you attempt to make a solder joint in space..?? Check this out for a surprise.......

Ok, so we've seen what happens with reduced gravity, but I wonder what happens under increased gravity conditions?
Have you noticed any strange happenings in your new workshop Les ? <grin>

Regs,

Lee

 

[suzywong]

Originally posted by martin clark
I have a great tome I picked up cheap titled 'Metallurgical assessment of spacecraft parts, materials and processes' ....

Is that the book written by Barrie Dunn of ESA?

essential reading for everyone in the space industry!

 

[martin clark]

Indeed it is by Barrie Dunn. Fascinating stuff...and I only bought it because it looked interesting!