Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 21 09:11:30 EDT 2000 | Eric Soderberg
Currently use Hysol TS300 latex mask and need to explore alternative methods of drying the mask. The mask is applied with a Asymtek Century Dispenser and placed on drying shelves. Air dry is dependent on temperature/humidity. Tried all the UV masks o
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 21 19:38:33 EDT 2000 | Dave F
Eric: I�ll pass on the uV and ammonia, also. Thoughts are: 1 You�re correct that the temperature/humidity mix can be a big driver to latex peelable solder mask cure time, but don�t overlook material thickness. Dispensers put material in a very th
Electronics Forum | Fri May 15 19:08:25 EDT 2009 | jlawson
Ammonia based masks can create solderability issues after they are removed. You can get non-ammonia based latex mask material but down side is slower cure and cost a little more as they have higher levels of latex etc
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 22 15:03:12 EDT 2005 | patrickbruneel
The only thing ammonia can do is tarnish copper and make it more difficult to solder. And the higher temp in lead-free will discolor the latex (giving it a sticky surface), but the functionality of the mask will be intact. There should be greater co
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 04 22:59:10 EDT 1998 | Dave F
We have dispensed latex peelable solder mask, but want to begin printing. What are your experiences with: 1 Mask types ... latex versus vinyl? We're edging towards vinyl 2 Stencil or screen? We're aiming towards stencil 3 Metal or plastic stenci
Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 13 17:17:07 EDT 2015 | tombstonesmt
Hello everyone, Has anyone had success dispensing ammoniated latex masking using a valve? If so, what company and type of valve are you using? Our current supplier of non-ammoniated latex masking will no longer provide a container larger than an 8 o
Electronics Forum | Tue Sep 08 16:35:17 EDT 2015 | duso02
There are many liquid masking manufacturers. Some even use acrylic vice latex. Try Contronic Devices. They make their mask in multiple viscosities depending on how you will apply it and where.
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 11 09:01:02 EDT 1998 | Dave F
| We have dispensed latex peelable solder mask, but want to begin printing. | What are your experiences with: | 1 Mask types ... latex versus vinyl? We're edging towards vinyl | 2 Stencil or screen? We're aiming towards stencil | 3 Metal or plas
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 04 16:36:53 EDT 2011 | davef
tombstonesmt: Ammonia based masks can create solderability issues after they are removed. You can get non-ammonia based latex mask material but down side is slower cure and cost a little more as they have higher levels of latex etc
Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 04 14:39:46 EDT 2015 | tombstonesmt
Sarason, This idea has been brought to the table... The issue with the ammoniated latex is that any friction causes shear curing inside the valve. We did find a Techcon "Pinch Valve" that we will be running some samples through. It has a dispos
