How to Strip Magnet Wire for Soldering

[belaire57]

Hey: great video my I ask what solder you use and the temp of your iron I can't seem to tin my 36 gauge enamel coated wire any tips would be helpful

Thanks

[zackthegoth]

I just use a razor blade, and gently strip it.

[DajacInc]

What are the specs. on this magnet wire? What is the temperature rating and insulation type?

[kenbarbee2672]

This method does not work for 200-240 deg C rated polyimide magnet wire.

[thebarathrumm]

thats an excelent tip! thx alot

[plantraco]

@thebarathrumm You're welcome!

[UnmarkedDiecast]

@plantraco what temp is your iron set at?

[DeathWoWAdmins]

use a lighter... O.o so simple!! you guys make it so hard

[FragBoog]

Wouldn't using flame will oxidize the copper while removing the insulation? This method should seal while it strips.

[Lokivoid]

Lighter will overheat the wire and temper it making it brittle aswell as imbeding soot and converting a large amount of the copper to oxides, wile doing it with a bead of molten solder will not. Solder will allso act as a protective coating preventing oxidization. Not to mention wire leads need to be pretinned anyways so might aswell do both at once.

[plantraco]

@DeathWoWAdmins FYI - flame from a lighter will burn up thin wire like this. Our way is much better.

[binashraf]

so you just get a wire solder and touch it to the insulation on thw wire?

[peddamat]

thanks, friend.