Allowing for lower temperatures (50, 100C)

[evanga2so]

A few community members have reached out about the FixHub having a lower temperature range (50C or 100C). As of this moment they have not clarified what they would utilize the lower temps for, but FixBot has some suggestions.

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FixBot suggestions:
Common Uses for 50°C to 100°C

• Heat Shrink Tubing: While a heat gun is preferred, a soldering iron held near (but not touching) the tubing can be used to shrink it in a pinch. Some sources suggest settings around 120°C (approx. 250°F) for heat guns, so the 100°C range of an iron can work if held closely.
• Wax Work and Sculpting: This temperature range is ideal for melting and shaping paraffin or jeweler's waxes without scorching them.
• Removing Hot Glue: Gently heating the tip to roughly 80°C–100°C can help soften and remove stubborn hot glue from components without damaging the underlying plastic.
• Thread Smoothing (3D Printing): Low heat can be used to carefully smooth out "stringing" or minor surface imperfections on 3D-printed parts made of materials like PLA (though PLA welding typically requires higher temperatures around 210°C+).
• Working with Thermoplastics: Low-melt plastics like "Instamorph" or "Polymorph" soften at around 60°C, making this range perfect for detail work or fusing small pieces together.