Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 06 12:53:59 EST 2007 | CK Flip (MOTW)
ViVian, check the great SMT archives. Below is a good thread on this very topic. :-) http://www.smtnet.com/Forums/index.cfm?fuseaction=view_thread&CFApp=1&Thread_ID=11344&#Message47106
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 06 21:43:11 EST 2007 | Wayne
If it is instructed to ship lead free product to customer, then low temp lead free solder paste can be considered. For example, Viromet solder paste from Singapore Asahi (peak temp is between 220 to 225 degree C).
Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 19 15:32:42 EST 2007 | blnorman
We use SnPb paste and bar with leaded and non-leaded component finishes. The predominant finish on components we use is Tin, there are a few NiPdAu. We've had no problems with the component finishes used in the SnPb process.
Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 30 14:10:21 EDT 2008 | samir
Doug, yes sir there are some excellent stuff out there in the fine SMTNet archives. Here's one example: http://www.smtnet.com//forums/index.cfm?fuseaction=view_thread&CFApp=1&Thread_ID=9822&#Message39512
Electronics Forum | Thu May 01 13:58:31 EDT 2008 | mmjm_1099
In our house we have had some of our BGA's reballed because it was a lead-free part and wanted to place on a leaded assembly. Hope this helps.
Electronics Forum | Thu May 01 21:17:38 EDT 2008 | davef
The concern about lead contamination of lead-free solder has to with zone refining. For more, look here: http://www.smtnet.com/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&Message_ID=30315
Electronics Forum | Thu May 01 21:47:12 EDT 2008 | dphilbrick
Took a couple of jumps to other threads but it was there http://www.mot.co.jp/about/ehs/green/ENV_PBFREEOV.pdf This document was exactly what I needed to send to my paranoid customer! Thanks again!
Electronics Forum | Thu May 01 12:46:19 EDT 2008 | dphilbrick
Thanks for the link Samir. Although this thread does have some good info in it I don't think it is hitting the exact point I am trying to resolve. This seems to talk to a one profile fits all for running lead and lead free paste. I want to know about
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 14 00:50:34 EDT 2004 | Grant Petty
Hi, What's the best process for going lead free? Ordering lead free parts and using them with current paste, and then once all the parts are lead free, moving to lead free paste as well? Then the wave will be fun to change over. What a nightmare th
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 06 06:41:53 EST 2007 | pavel_murtishev
Good afternoon, You have to use lead paste since none-RoHS components won�t withstand elevated temperatures. Solder paste manufacturers offer a lot of transitional pastes designed specially for mixed process. Ask your paste supplier for transitional
