Electronics Forum | Tue Sep 12 11:55:30 EDT 2000 | Mike F
In general I agree with Dave and Chris, but some parts have leads that can't be clinched (connectors, some header sticks, etc.). If the problem part has not been a floater in the past, then check the lead finish and your flux application. A bad finis
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 19 19:36:21 EST 2002 | davef
You weren�t clear but I assume the problem is not widely distributed and affects only a few parts on each board. Do this trick: * Cut a ~1� piece of fairly serious wire, like 18 or 12 AWG. * Strip the insulation. * Gear-up with gloves, glasses, and
Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 10 13:12:10 EDT 2000 | Bob Willis
You may care to review the following from my Circuits Assembly page on line. "HOW FLAT IS FLAT AND DO WE NEED FLAT CIRCUIT BOARD, YES WE DO ? As production problems go there is one that keeps reoccurring time and time again. The blame is usually di
