Electronics Forum | Tue May 11 18:59:36 EDT 2021 | rgduval
It's annoying, but, the last time I was faced with a similar issue, we ended up sanding the edge on the PCB after depanelization. I stronly recommend charging for this service. It could be sped up by using a Dremel fixed in a vice, but, I would cau
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 14 08:00:01 EDT 2004 | davef
Bags of sand might work. For background discussions on this approach, search the fine SMTnet Archives on: bag* and wave
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 16 15:34:56 EST 2009 | black5629
Thanks, we tried using some very fine sand paper and did improve. Any one know of any chemical that would work.
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 28 14:04:08 EST 2010 | smt_guy
We tried light sanding but we still have to find out the proper way not to sacrifice the evenness (surface level) of the surface. The flatness of the surface is a requirement.
Electronics Forum | Wed Sep 07 16:31:26 EDT 2016 | mnorthey
You can inspect joints using an X-ray machine and we use a sand-blaster type machine which blasts (Starch) to remove the conformal coating. (Carbo Blast). However; the inspection should be done prior to Coating, as we all know some jobs are rushed t
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 26 11:47:56 EDT 2017 | proceng1
We've sanded bites before, but with these volumes, it would kill it. Thanks
Electronics Forum | Tue Sep 07 19:25:18 EDT 2021 | djenkins62
Hi Stephen, Thanks for reply. Looking for folks who hate baking and the problems that come with it. was hoping you can share a little info on what you do and if you use ovens and our desiccant bags made from sand. thank you,
Electronics Forum | Mon Oct 31 13:45:53 EDT 2022 | dimamalin
HI Fhilipp. We have Ersa IR650A and if you want I can sand all documentation that I have . Waiting for e-mail.
Electronics Forum | Wed Jan 05 16:46:44 EST 2000 | Dennis O'Donnell
Several methods work well. 1. (Low Volume Method) Using an Xacto blade, scrape off the solder mask holding the blade flush being careful not to use the pointed part of the blade. 2. (High Volume Method)Tape off the area that you don't want the mas
Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 11 11:26:34 EDT 2002 | johnw
Dave, I sand corrected since I know you wouldn't steer me wrong...although the lst time I looked at the IPC spec for a solder profiel it was still designed for older generations of paste and were specifically water wash biased although that doesn't c