On 07/30/2015 05:16 PM, mike wrote:


try an Ungar-style pencil iron with a BIG tip.
use a light dimmer or variac to set the temperature.
This site has a temperature chart:
http://www.drader.com/drader-injectiweld

I use a SMT hot air rework station to get accurate
temperature control.
A butane soldering iron with a hot-air tip works too,
but you have to be careful not to overheat.

Thanks for the link. I was looking at melting temp instead of welding temp.

http://plastictroubleshooter.com/The...melt_temps.htm

I'm OK with my hillbilly burning technique. Don't really need any more
equipment for what should be an occasional problem.