Electronics Forum | Tue Sep 30 14:16:49 EDT 2003 | davef
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Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 18 03:04:46 EDT 2006 | sharifudin
We are trying to reduce the number of unit fail at QA Visual Inspection due to Solder On Gold Finger. We know so far that the solder is spattering onto the Gold Finger during reflow. I need some advise on what kind of process can improve to reduce th
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 18 10:08:19 EDT 2006 | pms
kapton tape the gold fingers before reflow.........
Electronics Forum | Mon Sep 29 23:46:51 EDT 2003 | daman
Hello everybody, We have a new product having a lot of open gold area. solder splashes during the reflow is a pain in the... Its an extremely small PCB and kapton taping is not an option. Stencil is at 10% reduction, Cleaning after every cycle. Reflo
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 20 03:00:53 EDT 2006 | reypal
If you are using SMT machine for component placement you may check your nozzle where in some cases solder paste stuck to it and during placement will easily get into gold pad area. otherwise you have use kapton tape in order not to expose those pads.
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 28 17:46:44 EDT 1999 | Gary Kemp
My company manufactures memory modules and I'm finding solder specs on the gold fingers following the reflow process. We are using a no-clean solder paste. The spec sheet warns against crossing the 140 degree C mark during the soak stage, preventin
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 18 19:20:25 EDT 2006 | sharifudin
Actually we run lead free solder paste and the profile spec very tigh.I can't use capton tape due my product in panel form and save cost.I already verify conveyor,machine and tool free from dust and solder paste but the problem still remain.
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 15 16:29:49 EDT 1999 | Charles Morris
We are currently assemblying several different board type with gold plated lands with varying results. Can any of you that has successful experience in this area give me some pointers. What paste do you use? Do you use the recommended reflow profi
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 20 02:42:34 EDT 2006 | Francis
Short term, taped the gold finger. long term, study the air flow of the reflow section of the oven. It is always being overlook at this part and lookout for the printer. The air flow must be laminar and properly flowed back.
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 18 10:16:49 EDT 2006 | russ
Clean up!, check all conveyors for paste, the printer, oven. If you are splattering in the oven than you need a better profile or better paste, one of the two, maybe both. Hope was helpful Russ
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