Stripping Litz wire - was RE: ISSTC questions

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Original poster: "Lau, Gary" <gary.lau-at-hp-dot-com> 

For non-solderable enamel coated wire, I did try paint remover.  Didn't
do a thing.  Someone also suggested dipping in molten aspirin, and a
solder pot.  Nothing.

In addition to oxidizing the copper, a torch would melt the covering
that keeps the strands together and make a mess several inches down from
the termination.

Gary Lau
MA, USA


  > Original poster: "Jim Mitchell" <Electrontube-at-sbcglobal-dot-net>
  >
  > The problem with that is,  you can melt the wires, and it leaves a
coating
  > of oxidization on the wires which won't attract solder.
  >
  > The best method is to fray the wires and dip them in pain remover
gel,
that
  > will remove the enamel and leave bare metal.