When you are working with solder, sometimes it is necessary to remove previously attached components or excess solder. One way to do this is to use a vacuum removal tool, often called a solder sucker. Another way to remove solder is by using desoldering tape, sometimes also called solder wick. Desoldering tape is made of copper strands woven together to make a flat tape that heats up quickly when a soldering iron is applied to it. The tape will readily absorb melted solder. Desoldering tape is especially useful when removing solder that is securing integrated circuits to a printed circuit board. Tips Warnings
