Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 17 10:38:02 EDT 2003 | davef
While Russ is correct that a little voiding is OK, your level of voiding [customer complains that the solder surface looks bumpy] doesn't give us the ol' warm and fuzzy about their process control. For background: * Search the fine SMTnet Archives.
Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 17 16:43:09 EDT 2003 | davef
Background: * Bulwith, Ronald A., �Failure Analysis of Solder Joints�, �Insulation/Circuits� magazine, February 1978 * Banks, Donald R., et al., �The Effects of Solder Joint Voiding on Plastic Ball Grid Array Reliability�, Proceedings of the Technica
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 06 09:18:33 EST 2001 | davef
Two things: 1 Go to IPC and buy "TP-1115 - Selection & Implementation Strategy for A Low-Residue No-Clean Process - Provides direction to electronics manufacturers interested in adopting low residue (LR) assembly technology. It addresses the concern
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 29 17:27:38 EST 2016 | dyoungquist
We have been using SN100C in our RPS Rhythm selective solder machine since we bought it in 2008 with good success. No issues with the solder pot. We are setting the pot temperature to 300C.
Electronics Forum | Sun Nov 27 05:04:02 EST 2016 | pmcg
Never used stainless pots as when we converted to lead free we changed all the pots to titanium. Been using SN100C for many years now, very good results, also use it in reel form in our selective solder machines with great results. Bear in mind the
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 10 11:36:03 EST 2014 | rgduval
One thing you could check/monitor is the temperature in the pot/wave. As boards run across the wave, they will cause fluctuations in the wave temperature. The heaters should hep with minimizing this; but, if you're running a lot of boards in quick
Electronics Forum | Mon Dec 02 17:02:28 EST 2002 | Vince Whipple
Steve, I agree with the recommendation to check the temperature. This is the first place to go. Is this an IPA or water based Noclean? What is the topside temp of the assembly at the effected areas? If you are too cold you will have a tendency to hav
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 05 11:36:30 EST 2002 | William Guatemala
Have you check the flux gravity lately? If not, Check the flux gravity every 6 hours to make sure proper parameters are meet. Here is a list of things that may cause your solder ball problems; Excecive heat, defective fixtures, preheating temperature
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 30 11:49:20 EST 2007 | nkb2400
If the goal is selective soldering (not to raise the substrate temperature too high), consider the use of microwaves. Our company has been working on this technology for selectively bonding substrates. For example, we use the process to bond ROHS met
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 21 13:51:19 EST 2014 | rgduval
Armando, Is the problem in the same spot on the board with every run? If so, there might be something about that particular location that is part of the cause (ie. ground or power plane connection). It sounds like you're seeing blow holes, or insu
