Soldering Collection

Circuit board, artwork
Circuit board. Computer artwork depicting city scape made of electronic circuits

Manufacture of circuit boards
A complicated multi-component electronic device for manufacturing circuit boards. It consists of a number of miniature soldering irons to attach the electrical components and a magnifying camera

An engraving depicting a man soldering copper, nickel, and zinc alloy to form an item which would eventually
5311330 An engraving depicting a man soldering copper, nickel, and zinc alloy to form an item which would eventually electroplated with silver

Messrs Elkington and Cos Electro-Plate Works (engraving)
6010322 Messrs Elkington and Cos Electro-Plate Works (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messrs Elkington and Cos electro-plate works)

The Sardine Fishery in Cornwall (engraving)
1060125 The Sardine Fishery in Cornwall (engraving) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sardine Fishery in Cornwall)

Sardine Fishing and Curing (engraving)
1052506 Sardine Fishing and Curing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sardine Fishing and Curing)

Electro and Silver Planting (engraving)
1053213 Electro and Silver Planting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electro and Silver Planting, sketched at the Works of Messers Elkington and Co)

The soldering iron (chromolitho)
977673 The soldering iron (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The soldering iron)

Preparing to Blow Up Rocks at Hell Gate (engraving)
1614298 Preparing to Blow Up Rocks at Hell Gate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing to Blow Up Rocks at Hell Gate)

Elkington & Co, Electro-Plate Works, Birmingham 1844 Elkington & Co
Scenes from Elkington & Co, Electro-Plate Works, Birmingham, woman worker, burnishing. Date: 1844

Making A Stained Glass Window, c1934. Illustration showing a Tudor workshop. The accompanying text describes the process of heating glass to make it molten so it could be blown

Studies of Violas and of Methods of Soldering Lead Roofs, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Studies of Violas and of Methods of Soldering Lead Roofs, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Soldering bicycle parts in an American factory, c1900

Computer motherboard, artwork
Motherboard. Computer artwork of the main circuit board (motherboard) of a personal computer (PC). Motherboard components include transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors and inductors

WW2 - With the W. A. A. F. - Repairing Speed Indicators
WW2 - With the W.A.A.F. - Repairing Electrical engine Speed Indicators Date: circa 1942

French Canning factory
Filling and soldering cans of food in a French soldering factory Date: circa 1870

Source Size = 3812 x 1678
Electro and Silver Plating, Sketched at the Works of Messrs. Elkington and Co. Visited by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales: Left Image: Small Stamp, Centre Image: Entrance to the Works

AD: TOOLS, 1890. American magazine advertisements for industrial tools, 1890

Filling and soldering cans of food. Wood engraving Paris c1870

Soldering bicycle parts in an American factory (unnamed) Wood engraving, Leipzig c1900

Soldering a circuit board F006 / 7223
Soldering a circuit board

Soldering a circuit board F006 / 7200
Soldering a circuit board

Soldering a circuit board F006 / 7224
Soldering a circuit board

Electronics research F008 / 2027
Electronics research

Electronics research F008 / 2104
MODEL RELEASED. Electronics research

Soldering an electronic circuit board F007 / 0376
Soldering an electronic circuit board

Electronics research F007 / 0306
MODEL RELEASED. Electronics research

Electronics research F007 / 0305
MODEL RELEASED. Electronics research

Electronics research F007 / 0290
MODEL RELEASED. Electronics research

Automated circuit manufacture
Electronics industry. A worker monitoring an automated assembly device making circuit boards for televisions. The reels contain components such as resistors

Carbon arc welding, 1900
Carbon arc welding. Historical artwork of a worker using a coloured piece of glass to shield his eyes from a 19th-century welding device

Robot hands soldering components to circuit boards

Solder bumps, SEM
Solder bumps. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of rows of solder bumps on a substrate. Solder is a metal alloy that is melted to join metallic surfaces. The process is known as soldering

Laptop circuit board

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"Soldering: The Art of Connecting and Creating" Soldering, a skillful technique that brings together the realms of circuit boards and artwork, and is an integral part of the manufacturing process for circuit boards, allowing intricate connections to be formed with precision. Just like Messrs Elkington and Cos Electro-Plate Works engraved their mark on history, soldering leaves its indelible imprint on the world of electronics. As we delve into the depths of craftsmanship, let us not forget Cornwall's Sardine Fishery depicted in engravings. Much like the delicate artistry required in fishing and curing sardines, soldering demands finesse and attention to detail, and is through this meticulous process that electronic components are secured onto circuit boards, creating devices that power our modern lives. Electro and Silver Planting engraving reminds us how soldering plays a vital role in enhancing objects' beauty while ensuring durability. Like Elkington & Co's Electro-Plate Works in Birmingham back in 1844, today's artisans continue to employ soldering techniques to create stunning pieces that withstand the test of time. The humble soldering iron takes center stage as it dances across surfaces with controlled heat. A chromolitho captures its essence perfectly - a tool poised for creation and connection. Whether it be preparing to blow up rocks at Hell Gate or making stained glass windows circa 1934, soldering proves indispensable across various industries. Even Leonardo da Vinci recognized its significance centuries ago when he studied methods lead roofs alongside his studies of violas. His artistic genius extended beyond paintings as he explored practical applications for this versatile technique. Fast forward to c1900 America where bicycle parts were meticulously joined together using soldered connections within factories bustling with innovation. This snapshot showcases how even everyday items relied on skilled hands wielding a hot iron. From circuit board manufacturing to artistic endeavors spanning centuries.