Electronics Forum | Tue May 30 16:32:17 EDT 2006 | slthomas
Your aqueous (spray) and ultrasonic methods refer to cleaning of the stencil for storage between jobs. All others would be most common as in-process cleaning methods, whether with cloth or paper products.
Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 29 04:06:42 EST 2002 | bayanbaru
Is there a cheap and effective method for stencil cleaning? Getting a equipment is out of the question.
Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 29 21:27:21 EDT 2019 | aqueous
It depends on the flux type. If it's water soluble, it should be cleaned soon after reflow because OA flux remains active after reflow. If it's rosin or no-clean (low-residue), then the only concern is the longer wait time, the more difficult it will
Electronics Forum | Mon Jun 19 17:00:39 EDT 2006 | a_laser
The most common rates of in-process cleaning (under wipe) I have encountered are once per 5 to 10 prints. But this depends a on a lot of variables. More often is typically better, but more costly in under-wipe materials. (For some more info see http:
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 04 07:27:33 EST 2019 | amitthepcbguy
There are multiple methods where you can perform top and bottom reflow soldering simultaneously. With this method, you might not worry about the type of flux there is. Each part is covered and baked as per the requirement, while making sure there are
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 10 14:04:38 EST 2006 | Mike Konrad
Flashback time� Vapor degreasers, although still used in limited applications, no longer represent the conventional wisdom (due to multiple environmental issues). Aqueous-based technologies are the most common method of defluxing. Unlike most va
Electronics Forum | Tue May 16 11:58:27 EDT 2006 | jsloot
What is the best or ideal cleaning method for wave solder pallets? I have been using iso prop and am not sure if this is the cause for having brittle wall material. I wouldn't think alcohol would degrade the durastone material. Most of my pallets hav
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 19 20:55:56 EST 2007 | Mike Konrad
The answer depends on the cleaning / defluxing method. There are many fine chemicals available. One must first consider the cleaning method, then safety (environment and operator), then cost. For automated board cleaners (defluxers), consider th
Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 26 16:36:35 EDT 2012 | davef
Stencil Cleaning [AIM LeadFree] * Stencils should be cleaned frequently enough to ensure total removal of any bottom side residues, but not so infrequently as to allow the same residues to dry or cake on, making their removal much more difficult. * S
Electronics Forum | Wed Sep 25 10:22:21 EDT 2002 | matt2138
UltraSonic cleaners do a good job of cleaning both stencils and misprint PCBs. Make sure the frequency that the machine comes set to is ok to use with both stencils and misprint PCBs. If you are a CM make sure your customers are ok with using the ul
