keltex78
January 22, 2016, 11:32pm
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Not sure if you’ve already read these threads…
Attention
Only attempt to de-dome an LED if you are willing to do an emitter swap or scrap the light! Expect failure on your first de-dome procedure and treat it as a practice run. To maximize chances of success stick to the methods and the appropriate tools suggested
I tried to make a very brief summary of the main methods of de-doming that have been contributed to this thread. Sorry for not linking to the contributors as yet, this is a preliminary summary that I will flesh out later this wee…
Like many others, I struggled doing a successful dedome -
first attempt at cutting: only partial removal, ugly, improved throw but not doubling
went at it more seriously - tried the hot iron method: ok, dome softened up, tried the cuts around as shown in the viffer video, got the dome off - going good, then left with the gooey stuff, ok, removed the goo and the wires, hhmm. Tried again: saved the wires, but tearing off yellow phosphor - ok, I did my research, this means game over, blue f…
I stand by the gasoline method… I’m worried that using a razor would be more likely to cause damage to the bond wires, or leave a rough surface on the remainder of the dome material, interfering with beam cleanness.