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  • Date Created: 28 Nov 2024 10:19 PM Date Created
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AiXun CM30 Automatic Soldering Tip Cleaner: A Quick Review!

shabaz
shabaz
28 Nov 2024

I recently purchased an AiXun automatic soldering tip cleaner.

It has a couple of spinning brushes inside, a bit like an automated car wash but for soldering tips.

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Here's a five-minute video demonstration and review:

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So, what's the verdict?

I'd suggest it's an alright product; it certainly works, but notice in the video that for super-fine tips, you may need to move around the tip to brush all around it.

However, the product could have been much better with slightly more effort from the manufacturer. Also, I think it's slightly pricey for what it is. A fairer price would be close to half of what it currently retails at. I didn't like that spares seem very hard to locate.

If it ever goes on sale, and if you're interested in upgrading from wet-sponge tip cleaning for hobby/DIY use, it may be worthwhile. If you're already using metal wool (brass or steel) for soldering tip cleaning, it's harder to justify purchasing the CM30.

If you're using a soldering iron for work purposes and want an automatic tip cleaner, then you may as well pay the extra for one with spares so that it is serviceable. The Weller WATC100M  looks interesting, it may be worth considering; I've not tried it. If you have any suggestions, it would be great to hear them.

Thanks for watching / reading!

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  • shabaz
    shabaz 9 months ago in reply to michaelkellett +1
    Just thinking, maybe the over-engineering is because that module inside is for robotic soldering systems? I have no idea : (
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    shabaz 8 months ago in reply to kmikemoo

    Hehe yes engineers are simple to please, a tool they don't already own is always worth considering!

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    kmikemoo 8 months ago

    Nice review, shabaz .  This looks like an excellent gift idea - for the Engineer that has almost everything.  I'm still a little bitter (at no one in particular) that I didn't discover the copper scrubber pads until late in life. Laughing  Those are still my favorite (right now).

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    shabaz 9 months ago in reply to Jan Cumps

    Nice.. simple and clever!

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    Jan Cumps 9 months ago in reply to Jan Cumps

    ... looks like I'm not far off:

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    Jan Cumps 9 months ago in reply to shabaz

    >  Although, why that tube contains sponge inside, I don't know.

    I think it is a wick. It can soak up water from the container, and touch one of the rolls when not in action. Because of absorption forces, the water would spread across both rolls. It would remove the need for a pump.

    That's my theory.

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