Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Removing magnet wire enamel coating Insulation



3. Using acetylsalicylic acid found in aspirin drug:

[1] Put the wire (end) on top of the aspirin tablet. 
[2] Now using hot soldering iron, press against the wire (and tablet).
[3] Hold for 2-3 sec, then check for removal of coating.
[4] Repeat the process if necessary. 
[5] Clean the wire.
This can be combined with usage of smooth sandpaper (see 2).