Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 08 11:28:30 EST 2002 | mregalia
We use NC flux exclusively for SMT and wave soldering. And it is a fairly old formula from Multicore, though we are currently qualifying a new formula. The automated soldering does not appear to be a problem. It is only the hand soldering that causes
Electronics Forum | Mon Jan 07 13:06:16 EST 2002 | mregalia
My company has been doing its hand soldering using drip bottles for application of no-clean flux. This has created quite a few problems, especially on our microwave boards. I want to convert us over to flux pens. Does anyone have any suggestions or c
Electronics Forum | Mon Jan 07 21:07:00 EST 2002 | davef
Using a flux pen sounds like a good idea. Comments are: * I assume you�re talking aqueous flux. If not, some NC flux pens leave white residues. Nearly all of 15 samples suffered to varying degrees with white residues. * Use the same flux that you
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 08 17:29:20 EST 2002 | davef
Your research is on track. NC flux needs to reach activation temperature. Also, do not depend on the corrosion characteristics associated with the flux classification (ie, L1, L0, M1, M0, etc.), until the flux is activated by exposure to soldering
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 13 20:54:23 EST 2001 | davef
There is neither �nominal thickness� nor �is there a set maximum� for via masking. We use some of our vias as test pads. So, as you�d expect, we get rabid when we get mask bleed onto these pads. IPC-6012 - Qualification & Performance For Rigid Pri
Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 12 10:28:30 EST 1997 | David Syracuse
I am interested in locating a water soluble resist mask that does not leave a residue after wash and is easy to work with during the screen printing process. I have tried the Alpha Metals 110 and 220 solder mask and have found that it does not leave
Electronics Forum | Mon Sep 20 13:04:25 EDT 2004 | davef
The Intel BGA Developer�s Guide [ http://developer.intel.com/design/packtech/ch_14.pdf ] says: 14.8.3.3 Plated Through Hole (PTH) Isolation Regardless of the technique used for the mounting pads shape or definition, isolation of the plated through h
Electronics Forum | Sat Sep 18 12:10:19 EDT 2004 | Steve Gregory
I have a question about solder masking via's in a BGA pattern, and want to see if I'm thinking correctly about this. This problem is kind of along the same line as Carol's problem earlier. I think it's a bad idea to leave the via's free from solder
Electronics Forum | Tue Dec 14 11:17:45 EST 1999 | John Thorup
Hello Mike You'll have to be a bit more specific. Do you mean permanent solder mask like the normally green material or a temporary mask like the peelable/washable material? John Thorup
Electronics Forum | Wed Jan 18 12:41:19 EST 2017 | emeto
Does anyone knows where I can buy these rubber cones? They work as masking - preventing the solder to adhere to through holes(rings) while wave soldering
