Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 21 18:24:13 EDT 2004 | pjohnson@volterra.com
Simple process - we use similar Kester solder brands of "no clean" low residue solder wick to clean our pads, then brush with isopropyl, and apply Kesters brand of tacky flux under a Leica 6x microscope. We do this on 7x7mm and 9x9mm packages. This w
Electronics Forum | Wed Feb 21 09:52:56 EST 2007 | SMTRework
Hello everyone, I'm wondering if anyone knows of an automatic BGA reballing unit / system? I'm aware of the "martin" / Manncorp" unit but was looking for info on other manufacturers of this type of device. I usually need to reball about 10 pcs at
Electronics Forum | Wed Mar 28 12:46:50 EDT 2007 | realchunks
Rob is right, you do need to dispense paste or pre-forms when using a laser. Although the Panasonic Soft Beam has a wire despenser. I've seen laser soldering and it does work on smaller stuff. Doesn't work well on connectors even after preheating.
Electronics Forum | Mon Mar 12 11:27:35 EDT 2007 | coop
I am not using a solder pallet, I don't think the problem is contamination related, because these parts are on some of our other assemblies, and they're being waved with no problems. The problem seems to be mainly on our panelized boards for some rea