Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 04 07:56:36 EDT 2008 | ck_the_flip
Does anybody use a paste mixer in their shop? I am looking at one that uses "Psuedo-Planetary Motion" to mix and soften solder paste. If someone answers "yes", has this benefitted your paste consistency and improved your print repeatability?
Electronics Forum | Wed Jan 19 11:37:18 EST 2000 | Mark D. Milward
Does anyone consider the use of a Cyberoptics LSM solder paste thickness measurement system to be a valid test in determining the viscosity of solder paste. This procedure was proposed as an alternative to using the Malcolm gage for viscosity testing
Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 01 03:06:20 EDT 2000 | Adelina Baggayan
Hi!, Can anyone help me with problems with Solder voids after reflow curing on D2PAK heatsinks? I would like to remove the gas from the solder paste; can centrifuge help?How many minutes should a solder paste in a tube be processed in a softener? Ho
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 08 10:00:26 EST 1999 | Chrys
| Has anyone done head-to-head comparison between these two? If so, what were pro's and cons of each? Which choice, if any, was made? | | We here are looking into implementing an SPC program for Wave Solder. The tool would be used once or twice,
Electronics Forum | Wed May 12 12:22:38 EDT 2004 | solderpro
I agree with the guy about cars, boats, ect... ok, I like as some have said without a doubt, DEK top of the line.... pick and place, love siemens but software is not user friendly, myself, JUKI all the way, great equipment, great software, that mean
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 26 22:12:27 EDT 2005 | iwan
Folks, I have been trying to get information about Malcom SP2 Solder Paste Softener spin speed from Internet and still waiting from supplier. Does anybody know about that one spin speed info? Also how to determine spin time to get a good paste base
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 06 09:55:32 EDT 2012 | dyoungquist
Techspray makes a liquid called "Eco-Stencil SMT Stencil Cleaner" and also pre-saturated wipes by the same name. We spray the cleaner on the stencil and then use the wipes to clean the paste off of the stencil. Putting 1 wipe in each hand and rub
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 22 09:01:09 EDT 2005 | iwan
Well guys, I just buy a brand new solder paste softener Malcom type SPS2, I've tried with this with this viscosity result. I Use Almit Solder Paste Lead Free LFM-52X 1 min : 264 pas. 2 min : 272 pas. 3 min : 277 pas. I use standard for Viscosity 20
Electronics Forum | Mon Jan 13 16:24:15 EST 2003 | russ
Youch! I know this is going to sound stupid but.... I have done it in the past in limited quantities. We placed capton (polyimide) tape at each of the four corners for a similar situation. It did work but the operator has to be careful in placing
Electronics Forum | Sat Jan 06 22:09:53 EST 2001 | Greenman
Cory, I've got a lot of experience of testing of this type. The physical (not chemical) nature of the flux residues is the crucial issue in compatibility. If you have a softer residue (either caused by a thick initial solder paste deposit, or a low p
