Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 19 16:58:11 EDT 2003 | blundell
We can speak from experience, the Ersascope needs only 1.5mm to see along side a device and is the only system that looks low enough, the cheaper systems may be fine for normal packages but forget it for csp's, micro BGA's Also its the only system th
Electronics Forum | Fri Jun 20 18:12:42 EDT 2003 | blundell
This is a very narrow view you have, X-Ray does not see all the problems that can occur, even with good rework gear or a sound reflow process it is still possible to get soldering defects, how do you know if you have a sound process to begin with if
Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 04 08:10:29 EDT 2016 | philc
We have a "Blundell Stencil Cleaner" screen washer here, and if boards are badly printed, we put them in the wash, then dry them off thoroughly and reprint them. There are small, insignificant signs of tiny solder spheres afterwards, but nowhere near
Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 27 13:29:04 EDT 2019 | surfacemountprocess
I would recommend an ERSA reflow oven from Blundell - With regards which model to choose i've put together an article here - http://www.surfacemountprocess.com/reflow-soldering-process.html
Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 05 05:27:53 EDT 2014 | philc
Another interesting response! The PMTech machine looks interesting, but I doubt we will get clearance to spend this amount for a machine that doesn't get used several times daily. I wonder how much the Blundell machine is? Anyone have a costing for
Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 27 16:39:39 EDT 2019 | spoiltforchoice
There is no formula out there that chooses a model for low volume high mix. Every oven can manage the throughput, which leaves us with cost, servicing, flexibility and reliability. Ersa Pros: Longer heated length than the ovens I am comparing it t
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 12 04:14:17 EST 2006 | Rob
The most prevailent wave solder machine in small to medium UK companies is the Blundell CMS400 - every man and his dog has one. And the recommended lead free solder for these machines is..... Greg's 0.3% Silver. Quite a few of our customers use h
Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 22 05:12:13 EDT 2006 | Rob
Hi Basem, The people I know are placing BGAs & down to 0201 with no problems. However the best thing for you to do is get them to demostrate placing your component range, and if you go ahead, draw up a machine acceptance document to form part of th
Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 07 09:44:44 EDT 2012 | parmar01
Hi All Im new to the forums, And this my first thread. im the production manager at Broyce Control Everything ive learnt about wave soldering is by trail and error i know its not the best way but it has worked for me. The problem i have been
Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 27 18:14:12 EDT 2019 | spoiltforchoice
You don't want an AOI machine you want an FAI (First Article Inspection) like one of these http://www.aoisystems.com/Scanner-Based-FA-Inspector.html (note some of the products here call themselves AOI, arguably they are not.) Or https://www.quins.de/
