Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 14 09:22:13 EST 2005 | vortex
Recently I have started refurbing my companies extremely neglected Hollis TDL wave solder machine. After doing a general cleaning, de-fluxing, and de-greasing I have all the mechanical components back in working order. What i am left with is the elec
Electronics Forum | Tue Jun 13 12:03:10 EDT 2000 | Chris May
Jason, If 225C is the topside temp of your board just prior to hitting the wave, I would say this is too high. Your flux suppliers data sheet should tell you an ideal topside temp for good flux activation, probably around 190C. According to the Bi
Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 01 16:33:08 EDT 2000 | Ron Lasky
Jason, it looks like you have several options that have strong promise of working. I suggest you perform a designed experiment to find/optimize the best solution with these suggested approaches. Ron
Electronics Forum | Mon May 16 16:34:02 EDT 2005 | Fred N
Jason, thx for the reply am definitly looking at used, but was hoping someone would log on to tell me what I should be looking for since i no nothing about the subject.
Electronics Forum | Mon May 16 17:05:17 EDT 2005 | pde
Also concider if you will be going lead free in the future as conversion can be a added expense. You may think about learning and going lead free from the begnining as the indestry is rapidly moving in this direction.
Electronics Forum | Mon May 16 17:23:28 EDT 2005 | alandra516
Fred, call me I may be able to shed some light on what to look for. Glenn 903-892-5636
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 15 10:42:52 EDT 2005 | Steve
There used to be a product simply called bean bags that you put on a pcb to keep components from lifting up during the wavesolder process. Any one know where I might find this product?
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 15 12:12:45 EDT 2005 | russ
Always made my own. I am a shotgun reloader so I used lead shot and pantyhose.
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 15 13:49:56 EDT 2005 | russ
Been loading lead free (steel, bismuth) for a couple of yrs. now. Our Wildlife division went ROHS on the waterfowl hunting some time ago. So now we just wound geese and ducks and let them die somewhere that they are of no use except coyote food!
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 15 19:08:19 EDT 2005 | chad
Steve, A company called Bearwear, Inc. is who I refer my customers to. They will make any size and any weight you want. Prices are reasonable to. Give me a call if you want there number Chad Pentagon EMS 503-924-2747
