Electronics Forum | Tue May 23 20:39:37 EDT 2000 | Dave F
Scott: Sounds like fun: � Solder joint strength in pull/shear varies with lead geometry, solder volume, lead metal/metallization, and the test method. � Among things, IPC-TM-650 talks to getting pads off-of boards. For instance: Method 2.4.8 is for
Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 18 11:45:17 EDT 1998 | Zambri
| Bob | I have had problems with spotting on gold contacts for many years and have spent many hours working on ways to solve this problem. Once a source of the problem is found and corrected the next month another source will crop up (new operator o
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 08 17:47:58 EST 2004 | davef
Russ: On "usually get some mask material from our board house. It cures with heat so it works really well in our applications.": We're unsure about the type of mask that you are using, but be careful [we used to do this, also]: * Final cure of the L
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 19 10:47:47 EST 2019 | rgduval
I'm with Steve. Check the datasheet, and make sure that the terminations are meant for solder application, and not conductive epoxy. I had that happen a year or so ago with an MLCC. Drove us nuts for two days (not to mention the significant rework
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 22 11:20:25 EDT 1998 | Russ Miculich
Barbara, I worked for 5 years with advanced materials including silver filled thermoplastics and epoxies for Alphametals. There is a trend towards lead free "solder paste". Some companies are using an Indium alloy paste and others are using a "lea
Electronics Forum | Wed May 19 10:48:40 EDT 1999 | Glenn Robertson
| | | We are currently looking at purchasing some BGA rework equipment. Could someone give us the pro's and cons of IR heating (top/bottom)vs. hot air convection ? | | | All other tips are also welcome. | | | | | | Thanks | | | | | Philip, | | I ha
Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 21 00:35:31 EDT 1999 | Scott Cook
| Netters, | | When I reflow a PCB there is a discoloration of silkscreen and mask. It appears if Profile is too hot! But I dont think so, maybe I'm wrong? | | 1. Kester 293 no clean | 2. 2.1 C/s for 30s to 150 C | 3. .5 - .7 C/s for 60s to 185
Electronics Forum | Mon Sep 28 19:07:47 EDT 1998 | Steve Gregory
| I have had some field failures returned recently, the boards had flux contamination under the components in a sensitive area, Nothing really visible until the component was removed, and the board had no evidence of rework of any type. Is it poss
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 20 20:15:55 EDT 2001 | davef
We use glue for all kinds of purposes. [See, first we glue the lock on the office door. Then, we glue dadour locks on dakah. Next, we glue the ignition of the Benz. Now, webee gon stylin�, uh huh!] Oooops, sorry got lost there for a minute, the
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 12 22:16:59 EDT 2000 | Dreamsniper
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