Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 26 09:49:53 EST 2007 | dyoungquist
You should have no problem using lead-free components with tin-lead solder. Is your reflow oven IR or hot air? If you are using an IR oven and the components are white or light colored, they may not be heating up enough for the solder to flow on
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 30 02:12:19 EDT 2013 | raqz
Hi! I have been studying the reflow process. And now, I am researching for a recommended reflow oven that can process a small to low-medium production SMT soldering. For the experts in the reflow field, please recommend a reliable reflow oven. Here
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 15 03:16:14 EDT 2008 | janz
Hello, We are having a problem with soldering QFP100 (16mmx16mmx1mm). Board dimensions: 70mmx50mmx1.8. FR4 two layers � single SMT assembly. Finish: HASL-lead free Oven: 7 zones �hot air Paste: lead free We have noticed that two groups of legs
Electronics Forum | Wed Dec 22 14:21:13 EST 2004 | James Dornan of APE Inc
A little late but if this subject is still of interest the following paper from APE may be of interestwhen considering IR to Air Bath: HOT AIR versus IR and other convection Rework Systems HOT AIR is the most popularly chosen method of rework in th
Electronics Forum | Sat Jun 20 19:49:39 EDT 2020 | kylehunter
Hi all. We recently expanded our assembly space and moved our Heller 1500 oven to a new spot. In the old arrangement, we used a Purex filtration unit, keeping the hot air in our space. Recirculating the fumes caused a massive headache in cooling the
Electronics Forum | Fri Apr 25 11:38:22 EDT 2008 | vortex337
Our company has run into an issue with de-wetting of lead free components. Our profile is dead on with paste manufacturers specs. We have had this issue with both gold immersed, and hot air leveled boards. We have tried three different solder paste m
Electronics Forum | Fri Apr 21 23:17:29 EDT 2006 | SD
Well, my first thought is that you need to consider lead-free rework. Depending on the alloy, some stations may not be able to reach the correct temperature. The best stations I have seen have a prism & shows both the pads and the BGA on a single v
Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 10 07:30:19 EDT 2017 | spoiltforchoice
TBH I think perhaps the OP deserved it, there is perfectly good explanation of Reflow and Process Window Index on Wikipedia for starters and if you want more all sorts of FREE specialist papers on things like reflowing flex circuit, lead/lead free et
Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 03 23:42:32 EDT 2018 | gaintstar
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Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 04 11:29:46 EST 2005 | JeffP
Jay, I work for a company that manufactures batch reflow ovens however, I will try to be as subjective as possible. For the most part, what others have posted is true. Yes, there is one heating chamber and if the heater does not have enough power