An Introduction to Soldering

The paper provides a brief survey of the various aspects of soft soldering, in as far as they are relevant to the manufacture of soldered printed boards. The intention is that only a few lines will be devoted to each subject. It is mainly intended for those who only indirectly enter into contact with soldering, and who want a quick introduction to this field. Next, it may be of interest to those who occupy themselves in depth with soldering, because most aspects come under discussion, if only briefly. Soldering experts are not likely to find anything new, but they may still appreciate the overall survey provided here.