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 Sep 23 12:59:12 EDT 2013 | pauldavis4
New pcba supplier sent us first article pcbas (SMT, Wave & hand solder operations) that failed our testing due to no-clean flux residues found under ICs and around passive capacitors. Second lot came in and had 100% pass yield, but we still see a cl
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 01 09:53:37 EST 2005 | Howard Sommerfeld
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Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 08 17:13:41 EDT 2006 | davef
We don't agree that "a little to the top would just even things out". The raw flux on the top of the board never touches the wave and so, does not receive the proper amount of heat for activation, except at the through hole barrels. * We assume WML
Electronics Forum | Mon Mar 19 11:26:21 EST 2001 | Steve
Another issue is that once solder paste has been reflowed, the majority of the flux is gone. If it is reflowed again without solder flux, the risk of introducing oxidation to the component leads is increased, thus creating a weak solder joint.
Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 09 06:04:18 EST 2007 | phil69
Hi, I am currently looking for a replacement solvent to remove RMA flux from Hybred Ceramic Substrates after reflow. We are currently using Dichloromethane in a Crest AVD500 wash. This solvent carries an R40 risk phrase, hence we are on a drive f
Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 09 12:27:33 EST 2007 | coop
you might want to take a look at Genesolv it seemed to work well at my last job, but I am unsure about what the risk phrase is on this product.
Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 20 00:10:55 EST 2019 | sssamw
Not really, if this is a normal consumer electronics, could be no big issue. Anyway flux residue provide ions and the substance absorb water or moisture. If for automotive or space, could have high risk, it depends your application.
Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 31 15:58:07 EDT 2017 | jutikagokarn
Thank you for your response. We build boards on an SMT line that is shared with other companies too and are currently using water soluble flux based solder paste on both boards. We realized an issue with washing on one of the boards so requested to
Electronics Forum | Mon Dec 07 11:32:20 EST 2009 | brianksc
Hi All, I am trying to figure out the best way to rework around 2.7K worth of 48pin QFP ICs. I am trying to salvage these ICs from defective PCBA and they have quite a bit of rosin flux on them. Does anyone know how to get the flux off while minim