Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 16 10:45:16 EDT 2003 | Takfire
Recent cross-section analysis for a customer complaint revealed voiding in the solder fillet. In some cases, the remains of outgassing were also observed. During the failure analysis, we also observed failures where the solder fillet wicked on the
Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 16 13:19:13 EDT 2003 | Takfire
Thanks Russ! The origianal complaint from the customer was in regards to what appeared as "bumpy" appearance and "holes" in the solder fillet. This problem was originally presented as an appearance issue only. Further investigation by our DPA lab r
Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 07 11:40:32 EDT 2003 | davef
If it's soldering, you have good plating.
Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 17 13:35:49 EDT 2003 | davef
A-610 talks to acceptable voiding.
Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 17 18:18:34 EDT 2003 | davef
We undoubtedly will take you up on that offer. Please email contact information.
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 10 11:23:36 EDT 2003 | slthomas
I think the guys that write the checks are convinced that it's a service, not a problem. :P
Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 14 17:20:06 EDT 2003 | davef
No cleanliness testing!!!! Yer just saying that to get a response, aren't you, Steve?
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 16 17:12:50 EDT 2003 | davef
Massa be settin' yu freee, boi.
Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 18 08:42:12 EDT 2003 | iman
I can relate to your situation. You are not alone... good luck!
Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 07 11:36:11 EDT 2003 | slthomas
It's definately soldering because the fillet is pulling the solder plating (I believe, from what I can see under available magnification) off of the termination, and some of the nickel plating as well.
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