Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 10 11:24:27 EDT 2014 | spoiltforchoice
Use an oil free compressor ;). My UK based answer would be: We treat our air at point of use with a desiccant air dryer by Walker Filtration (this unit looks remarkably similar to units by Mark, Beko and others (especially the controller) this dryer
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 05 13:58:23 EDT 2010 | chartrain
I agree that the tines (webs between apertures) can become damaged on fine pitch stencils from a blast of air. If they get bent, the stencil won't seat and gasket properly allowing bleed out of paste. Of course we all know that the air being blasted
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 05 12:25:42 EDT 2010 | deanm
I think you are right. According to IPC-7526 section 6.2 says that using compressed air to blow out paste will damage the stencil, especially between fine pitch apertures. It can also broadcast solder paste onto other surfaces or personnel. I recomm
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 29 19:11:10 EST 2010 | kaz
We (Industrial Electronics Service Depot) have been using a dishwasher with success on dirty/contaminated boards but without BGAs. Now we have a CPU board with couple of BGAs on it and no experience/expertise.. Is the washing it and the compressed
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 16 23:34:56 EST 2006 | mds33200
Hi, I am new in this industry and have purchased a beguinner unut, a 3-in-1 solder, desolder, hot air station. Currently I work on cellphone mainboards. At the moment I only replace single large chips on the mainboard. I would like to be able to repl
Electronics Forum | Mon Oct 16 16:25:53 EDT 2006 | Cmiller
I think we run our Vectra between 9 to 14 PSI. If memory serves me, I dont think you can set it above 14 PSI. We use VOC free no-clean. Your number seems WAY high. Check the nozzle. You also may need a different nozzle size. We always run a good filt
Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 21 14:55:33 EDT 2000 | Bob Willis
You will find that most of the work reported in Europe has been in a nitrogen enviroment. All my trials have been in air so my comments just relate to air. I feel that most people will still not clean but the residues that are produced seem to be hi
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 06 14:23:27 EDT 1999 | Earl Moon
| | | I've heard that use of VOC free flux with wavesolder fixtures can be challenging due to entrapment of water in the fixture. | | | | | | Is anyone out there successfully running VOC free with wave fixtures & did you experience problems? If so,
Electronics Forum | Sun Oct 18 17:34:40 EDT 2009 | emanuel
The main question is, where is the problem: With the piston, in which case I can use some air oil on the rod or even a small drop in the air tube. OR With the mechanics, specifically the sprocket in which case I am not sure oiling only without prior
Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 06 09:24:15 EST 2006 | cyber_wolf
I take it you are talking about the older style IP feeders. If so, here is what you need to do..... Get yourself some mineral spirits,a tub you can submerse the parts in, and a couple nice paint brushes. 1.Dismantle the feeder and wash all of the
