Tweezers are small tools that are used to grab very small things that are usually tough to grab through hands. They are used for tasks such as PCB repair and microelectronics, where a lot of precision is required. The material of the tweezer could be magnetic or anti-magnetic. It is always preferred to use anti magnetic tweezers such that they won’t interfere with the properties of the material they’re being worked on. One more thing to notice is that even anti-magnetic tweezers gain some amount of magnetism over time, so it should be made sure to replace them once it happens.
Types
The tweezer set should have at least these 6 types of tweezers in it:-
1. ESD 10 – 120 mm ESD safe straight tip single
2. ESD 11 – 140 mm straight tip single
3. ESD 12 – 135 mm straight tip single
4. ESD 13 – 120 mm spade tip single
5. ESD 14 – 120 mm super fine straight single
6. ESD 15 – 120 mm curved tweezers
How to use
Hold the tweezer frame with fingers on each side, applying a very small pressure to keep it in grip, then use its tip to hold small pieces, apply further pressure to just hold it enough, and then use it to transfer pieces and do whatever is needed to be done.
Common applications
1. To take out small pcb and microcontroller parts that are difficult to be handled by hand.
2. For makeup purposes and also in medical procedures.
Safety measures to follow
1. Avoid using tweezers that have gained magnetic properties.
2. Handle tweezers with care and make sure you don’t poke it on your skin.
Important Links
Learn more about tweezers – https://youtu.be/L8FALgSlQ0s
