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Default Stripping 40 AWG/45 SWG or finer magnet wire/enamelled copper wire?

Ian Jackson wrote in message
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N_Cook wrote:

So what is the best mechanical technique?


Have you actually tried to solder the wire without removing the enamel
first?

Ron


Of course, if the wire is actually polyurethane-covered (not enamel),
you don't even bother to remove it. It comes off when you tin the ends
(prior to the actual soldering). Even if it is enamel-covered, you may
still be able to remove it by trying to tin it using a very hot
soldering iron (eg Weller #8 bit) - or, at least, after trying to tin
the wire (and apparently failing), the enamel may be crumbly. If so, you
can usually scrape it off with your finger nails.
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Ian


And how fares Cu metallurgy at/after 800 degree F ?

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