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 | Sat Sep 02 10:18:16 EDT 2000 | Dave F
Yanno, I just thought of an addition to #3 above. Back in the ol' days (before computer drawing) there were rooms full of people, generally guys (with plastic pocket protectors holding colored pens and ... ) leaning on drawing boards, doing whatever
Electronics Forum | Tue Jun 14 08:46:54 EDT 2011 | mbnetto
Hi Everybody, In our process we use syring flux for repair the boards, both SMT and PTH. I would like to know with your experiences what kind of flux is better for SMT and PTH repair, PEN or Syring flux??
Electronics Forum | Tue Jun 06 15:19:39 EDT 2006 | muse95
For some, not all, hand assembly, we use additional flux. We use a flux pen in certain applications and liquid flux in other applications - you can't just say switch to a flux pen, it isn't always adequate. Most flux pens are ORL0 with very low sol
Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 25 04:06:56 EDT 2002 | kcngoi
Hi Adam, Excessive heat from soldering iron will left the burn mark of RMA flux. The residue is hard to remove. Suggest to use the Flux pen for better control.
Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 01 11:48:28 EDT 2010 | davef
Questions are: * Are these lint-free rags ESD-protected? * How do these lint-free rags remove the flux that seeps under components? * Have you considered flux pens as an alternative to your current process?
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 04 12:50:23 EST 2002 | babe
Sorry for being late on the reply. Whatever you do, flux from the container or the manufacturers flux pens. Stick witht the same chemistry. Mixing chemistries, IE: different fluxes will create more problems in rework than you will see if you use the
Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 01 14:31:09 EDT 2010 | cbart
-Are these lint-free rags ESD-protected = yes, must be. I left that out thanks! -How do these lint-free rags remove the flux that seeps under components = no matter its a no-clean material and we are removing for esthestics only. -Have you considered
Electronics Forum | Tue Jun 14 17:32:44 EDT 2011 | davef
It depends on the flux and the down-stream processing ... * If there is adequate down-stream cleaning: We are ambivalent. * If the flux is low residue and there in no down-stream cleaning: We don't like using a syringe because it squirts liquid flux
Electronics Forum | Fri May 30 13:26:13 EDT 2003 | caldon
Ben- My understanding of Tacky Flux is for Automation process where the Tacky Flux helps hold the component in place. If you are using a rework system that holds the Board firm..then typical no clean flux (Flux Pen) should work fine. I can only asum
