[time-nuts] How to open solder-sealed OCXOs?

Bob Stewart bob at evoria.net
Sun Feb 2 08:49:21 EST 2014


You can also take the tip out of a soldering gun and apply the gun's two posts directly to the can for resistance heating.  I've used that method a time or two on large items.  You need to push firmly to get good contact.  The voltage is very low.


Bob




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>> What's the best way to open an OCXO in the typical solder-sealed tinned
>> steel can?
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>Use a high wattage iron to melt the solder at one point, prise the gap open with a flat screwdriver, then work along the join.
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>Solder is soft. so once you get it started you should be able to roll it open like a can of tuna.
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>You could use a dremmel and a cutting disk, but the vibration might kill the Xtal.
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>Alternatively, a hot air gun might work if you are quick enough not to cook the innards.
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>............ Zim
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