Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 05 12:50:48 EDT 2017 | davef
Why not toss a handful of the component that you're concerned about into your cleaner, clean them according to your board spec and the evaluate what happened?
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 05 10:25:13 EDT 2017 | davef
Consider ... * National Physical Laboratory (NPL) [http://www.npl.co.uk] did an extensive amount of research on proper frequencies and power levels for ultrasonic cleaning, maybe in late 1980s or early 1990s. That report might help you sort through
Electronics Forum | Wed May 04 12:36:06 EDT 2005 | bschreiber
Hello Frank, Just a quick note regarding the use of your Smart Sonic Stencil Cleaning process for cleaning PCBs; if the boards are populated, some components my require an ultrasonic rinse with DI water as ultrasonics will deliver the wash solution
Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 22 22:25:19 EST 2021 | rowan
Hi, We were having flux residue entrapment under the component. So we are evaluating to add steam cleaning with DI water, using precision micro prior to Di wash. Have anyone tried this and what are pros and cons. Your advice appreciated. Thanks
Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 28 14:07:24 EDT 2005 | bschreiber
Hello Paul, Prior to 1980, I would say that your concerns were real regarding the resonant frequency. However, since then all major ultrasonic cleaner manufacturers use a "sweep" frequency technology. By "sweeping" or alternating the frequency bet
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 25 12:14:18 EST 2013 | johng
I'm using urethane conformal coat and have fisheyes and dewetting after coating even though the PWAs have been through the wash cycle twice. I'm looking at using Ionox 13302 in an ultrasonic cleaner as a short term solution until root cause can be id
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 25 12:15:04 EST 2013 | johng
I'm using urethane conformal coat and have fisheyes and dewetting after coating even though the PWAs have been through the wash cycle twice. I'm looking at using Ionox 13302 in an ultrasonic cleaner as a short term solution until root cause can be id
Electronics Forum | Mon Apr 25 02:25:32 EDT 2005 | Mike Konrad
The issue of using ultrasonic technology for post reflow de-fluxing presents challenges in two categories: Controversial: Although there are recent studies that indicate acceptance with ultrasonic technology on populated assemblies, there remains si
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 29 14:24:56 EST 2004 | rick
What kind of cleaning method you recommend for PCB - double side SMD (fine pitch and BGA components) and THT elements (PCB are for microwave application!!). Process technology no-clean.We have to remove grease-fingerprints, dust etc. It is low volume
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 13 09:40:27 EDT 2004 | arcandspark
I do agree with Mike, if you are looking to purchase a board wash system, do not get a dish washer unit, purchase a system built to wash PCB's not dishes. We had them at the former company I worked at and they worked best. They moved everything to Ch