Electronics Forum | Thu May 11 18:59:40 EDT 2000 | lboone
Have anyone perform wave soldering on FR-2 and FR-1 printed circuit board with lead free soldering? Can you share the parameters(wave temperature,preheat temperature, contact time, wave height,etc,) used and did you do any changes to the wave solderi
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 12 16:03:09 EDT 2005 | autoequip
I have recently been testing a new Iron that will be introduced on the market soon. The temp drop is coming in at 30c versus most other irons I have tested drop about 70c the tips are elctroplated and designed for lead free we have been very impresse
Electronics Forum | Fri Jun 11 07:28:36 EDT 2004 | Dave
I am Just starting to explore the Pb free soldering processes. It sounds like you have been involved for some time. I have a million questions, do you have contact info that I could use to discuss off line? Thanks
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 16 11:24:09 EDT 2004 | larryk
I learned yesterday that Kester is using a different color on their products. They thought that other manufactures would also follow their lead in this.
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 12 09:51:42 EDT 2005 | russ
We use the JBC irons with and without the "leadfree" tips. We really have not noticed much difference between the standard and the lead free. The lead free tips do last a little longer but the tips are somewhat deformed by the extra plating. As f
Electronics Forum | Tue Jun 01 19:42:46 EDT 2004 | Ken
The biggest fear is mixing the solder pastes and bar solder. Had a training program for teaching folks what the alloys are and how to read them. I have locked up the bar solder and use the buddy system to restock the pot. Put up many signs on le
Electronics Forum | Fri Jun 11 08:49:52 EDT 2004 | davef
Dave: You're missing the point of our on-line forum. We exchange ideas, so that we all benefit.
Electronics Forum | Mon Jun 14 22:36:52 EDT 2004 | Ken
I hear ya Ray, but I have standard (automatic) solder dispenser that are 700gram modules. Jars have other issues that I have migrated away from... I like your idea of slaving the paste bar code label to the board scanner....
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 13 15:14:17 EDT 2005 | jdumont
Oh you mean like the no heat soldering irons? I think they can also cook you a pizza while soldering wires.
Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 05 13:47:22 EST 2008 | wavemasterlarry
looks like my knowldge preceeds me again. I woud try a different flux. If it doesn't work - it will take a question mark away and your one step closer to total success.