Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 24 11:35:42 EDT 2006 | Jimk@ics-inc.org
We have experienced a problem with tin leaching or discoloration of lead terminals on random parts on solder side of a paste/paste operation. The profile has been used on previous production runs and there doesn't appear to be any heat damage to othe
Electronics Forum | Tue Jun 28 14:37:43 EDT 2005 | Proy
I'm looking for REAL data about how many hours of Lead Free (SAC) alloy run time it takes to really deteriorate or damage a stainless wave solder pot. Realistically if I TIN purge my wave solder pot, how long will it take to be damaged beyond use or
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 11 04:06:46 EST 2005 | arnold
we are manufacturer of molded type transformer. we have a trim and form process and its damage the pins of our units. the TIN insulation was being damage so we decide to immediately solder (wave soldering) the units to avoid oxidation. my question is
Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 08 09:49:06 EDT 2005 | fctassembly
Hello Lupo, Can you confirm the alloy you are using is the nickel stabilized tin/copper alloy. Thanks, Bob
Electronics Forum | Fri Jun 21 03:05:41 EDT 2019 | gregoryyork
The only problem with non silver tin bismuth is its very prone to shock damage and components fall off,literally. Would only recommend it with Silver additions and around 1%.
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 18 18:58:10 EDT 2014 | ke6zoy
Hi All, We leadform components for our assemblies in house and have been tinning the leads using a dip methood by hand into a solder pot. by just handling the components during the tinning and cleaning process we are at times damaging the parts/lea
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 27 22:19:13 EST 2006 | ppcbs
800 degrees? Ouch! I find that every company that I do training for has at least one person that likes to go through one tip a day. The solution is tip tinning. Tell your operators to wipe the tip on a damp sponge often. Do not buy your sponges
Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 25 12:26:34 EDT 2009 | clampron
Some information on the web regarding RoHS and tip life... What problems are there for using Lead-free solder? ? Higher melting point of Lead-free solder may cause physical and thermal damage to components and PCB. ? Lead-free solder has poor
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 05 18:07:53 EST 1999 | Dave F
| I am looking for information regarding post wave soldering of stranded wires into a circuit board using OA core wire solder. We do a final pass thru the cleaner after the hand soldering but I'm concerned about any OA flux residue that may have wic
Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 18 07:51:14 EDT 2006 | davef
Look here: http://www.circuittechctr.com/ As a low cost approach, use copper foil purchased from a stained glass window hobbyist shop. Cut foil pieces to size with a sharp knife. Epoxy the pieces in place of the damaged pads. Tin and then solder th