Electronics Forum | Sun May 13 02:08:26 EDT 2012 | isd_jwendell
In testing 63/37 SnPb NC paste I have seen HUGE differences in performance. Have you tried a different paste? I prefer AIM (NC257-2), they have performed well in each round of testing. My observations regarding mixing old and new paste: The paste ha
Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 16 09:55:24 EDT 2013 | markhoch
Thanks guys. I can see the benefit as a CM, when you have no control over the Parts/PCBs that come in the back door. In my previous job at a CM I did often have product coming in the back door that did appear to have exceeded its shelf life, and hav
Electronics Forum | Sun Jul 26 07:09:25 EDT 2015 | orbitcoms
Thank you for your prompt response. The boards we have made for us current are Immersed Gold treated because we have been hand soldering and needed flat finish that would solder ok without tarnishing too quickly. I will take a look at the link you pr
Electronics Forum | Thu Feb 27 02:55:53 EST 2020 | hexton
I want to avoid peoples preferences as they will differ and will not be a deciding factor. A heat gun will introduce risk to surrounding PTH components and having to add protection for those, will limit any gain in productivity. There is no question
Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 09 18:36:48 EDT 2010 | rway
We don't use flex pcbs but have the same issue here. Most of our pcbs are HASL finish. I have looked at silver and gold immersion and both look really good under my color camera on my AOI. However, gold is more pricey. There is no additional cost
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 28 17:04:52 EDT 2006 | Board House
ImSn - Immersion Tin - Not Recomended- short shelf life ImAg - Immersion Silver - Prefered Surface finsh by most Board houses, Best reworkablility, 12 moth self life, ENIG - Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold - Second Choice for Board Shops, 12 -
Electronics Forum | Sun Oct 11 00:23:26 EDT 1998 | MIKE
| Came a cross an interseting observation/question. | I'll need to filter additional information and specifics to those whom may be able to assist me. But for now; | | I use a water soluble base organic flux manufactured by Kester (the exact soluti
Electronics Forum | Mon Oct 12 20:51:14 EDT 1998 | Eric
| | Came a cross an interseting observation/question. | | I'll need to filter additional information and specifics to those whom may be able to assist me. But for now; | | | | I use a water soluble base organic flux manufactured by Kester (the exac
Electronics Forum | Mon Apr 26 11:04:53 EDT 1999 | Dave F
| | Earl said, in essence: | | | | | Justin is absolutely right ... | | | | | | Again, Entek is not much more than a flux coating ... | | | | | | Metallic coatings protect best, as we all know - especially those electroplated. Those coatings chemi
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 28 12:41:35 EDT 2000 | JAX
MoonMan, I'll take a crack at the list. Feel free to answer the ones I don't! 1. Solderability is a parameter which indicates how well a component can be soldered. As far as Solder Termination Coatings go, here are some up�s and down�s of a few. Ha
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