Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 03 04:08:20 EDT 2013 | ericrr
Yes well, now we used to add a bit of flux to our leaded paste to make it slightly runny, But when we went to unleaded paste the joker who came in from another company to set the temperature on the oven said "you dont add anything to unleaded paste!.
Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 03 19:03:31 EDT 2013 | hegemon
In agreement, in that you should have already printed enough paste on the board to accomodate the joint. Adding paste would give the result you described. (too much solder) Adding a little flux (only) and heat would be the correct path out of that s
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 21 11:35:23 EST 2006 | alandra516
Call me I can get it done for you. Glenn @ 903-892-5636
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 21 10:51:55 EST 2006 | russ
Does anyone know of a source to get an existing stainles solder pot coated to handle Pb free?
Electronics Forum | Wed Feb 22 03:59:43 EST 2006 | slaine
I was informed by a UK solder distributer that you can buy a "paint" and carry out the process yourself quite easily. I Also have spoken to Solbraze a Uk manufacturer of solder baths that can help.
Electronics Forum | Wed Jan 19 11:42:24 EST 2000 | Dave F
Greg: Not all nozzles are created equal, not all after market nozzle suppliers are created equal, but it's probably worth a shot. We tried it, we didn't like it, ... but you know some nozzles are really simple things and other nozzles are really co
Electronics Forum | Sun Jan 23 09:24:11 EST 2000 | M Cox
I have had good luck buying after market nozzles from SMT research. Fuji CP3 Nozzles, I bought the Heavy-duty version and they lasted 3 times longer than OEM Nozzles. SMT Research buy's their Panasonic nozzles from the same source as Panasonic does
Electronics Forum | Wed Feb 22 09:48:24 EST 2006 | slaine
Hi Ive checked into this a bit more, there are two coatings im told you can get one is a teflon coating that you paint on then bake, the other is a red oxide (lead free) paint. Also if your using solder pots and they are close grain cast iron they a