Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 17 15:38:18 EST 2004 | cyber_wolf
I agree with dry wiping. We have 4 SPM's and 2 AP25's, we have never had a need for solvent. I would be cautious using alcohol/ or alcohol based solvents.
Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 23 13:12:55 EST 2004 | Mark
I have used MPM 3000 and Dek 265 Horizon. We always just fill them up with regular old alcohol. Cheapest and easiest way to maintain.
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 23 12:27:26 EST 2007 | bschreiber
Here is a thread on the subject: http://www.smtnet.com/Forums/index.cfm?fuseaction=view_thread&CFApp=1&Thread_ID=9508&#Message37975 There is also information in this article by Richard Clouthier: http://www.smartsonic.com/article.html
Electronics Forum | Mon Apr 14 16:41:59 EDT 2008 | ck_the_flip
The added benefit to MPM SP's is that, it forces the operator to look at quality. She won't have 2d or 3d to rely on. Also, it places heavy emphasis on a good setup.
Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 31 07:15:39 EDT 2008 | kingshar
Hi Andrzej, Thank you for your suggestions. The Link which you referred is really informative. Thanks and Regards, Kingshar
Electronics Forum | Tue Dec 23 14:45:06 EST 2008 | comatose
One thing that helps is to divide large pads into a series of smaller pads. This prevents the scooping you're talking about.
Electronics Forum | Fri May 14 13:16:05 EDT 2010 | cyber_wolf
We used to use spray machines. We now have a PMR ultrasonic cleaner. Ultrasonic is the best in my opinion.
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 20 13:02:48 EDT 2011 | markhoch
I just asked the same question a few weeks ago. Here's the link to that thread: http://www.smtnet.com/Forums/index.cfm?fuseaction=view_thread&CFApp=1&Thread_ID=15684&mc=3
Electronics Forum | Sat May 12 02:19:31 EDT 2012 | bwjm
Hi thanks for your advice. Between, i do have quite a bit of THT PCBAs. How do you guys improve the productivity of manual inserting?
Electronics Forum | Fri Feb 15 12:29:35 EST 2013 | mikesewell
What foil thickness? Type 3 or 4 paste? Have you checked your area ratio(s)? You could overprint or drop your foil thickness by one mil to improve the ratio and paste transfer. As always you can search the fine SMTnet archives for more info.
