How to solder aluminum with soldering iron?

Soldering is a method to join two pieces of metal together. Metals that can be soldered include aluminum, copper and tin. Harder metals like steel and iron require welding to bond them together. A soldering iron melts solder, a blend of tin and lead, to its melting point of 200 degrees. read more

You can use a soldering iron for joining aluminum wire, but other jobs will require the use of a torch. Typically, a low-temperature torch is used, with a flame tip that reaches 600 to 800ºF (315–425ºC). If torch use is not feasible in your work space, try a 150 watt soldering iron. read more