Electronics Forum | Wed Dec 22 12:36:36 EST 2004 | rlackey
Hi Mark, Look on the bright side, if you want to change from HASL you've got the lead free issue which will allow you to evaluate all other finishes, and find the best one for you. Dave, have you seen any unleaded HASL finishes & any issues arising
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 13 10:24:35 EST 2005 | SuePH
The pallets are made of a black composite that is 5MM thick, and yes, the bottom is beveled to the cut out space for the connectors. The wave solder machine is a Treiber, so the wave height is hand set. I always aim for the center of the leading edg
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 01 10:25:24 EST 2005 | Scott Baker
Jay - I read your report and was interested to see that you ran your evaluation on a Heller 1500 5 zone. We have been hearing for some time that a larger machine (7 zone min)with higher temp heaters and fan motors would be required. Is yours a "hi t
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 01 11:33:26 EST 2005 | Indy
Hi Jay, please let us know your inputs from the seminar regarding SN100 Nihon solder from FCT. This solder seems to have a higher melting temp of 221C. It prints well and visually looks similar to SAC alloy. Have no reliabilty data though. Jay
Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 28 10:19:16 EST 2005 | jbrower
Hi James, Sure, I'd be happy to share my base line. zone1 140 zone2 170 zone3 200 zone4 230 zone5 270 belt speed 19"/min This is the base line that I started with. I hope that this helps. Best regards, Jay
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 21 00:51:56 EST 2005 | WDLau
Hi All, could anyone advise me what we need to pay attention to if we will be usingthe Sn Pin plating as lead free requirement in SMT reflow process, is it a need to increase the Temp Profile by 10~15 Degree c as Sn with Melting ppoint 232C, Please
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 25 07:49:17 EST 2005 | davef
On "Solder beading seemed to be a problem", consider revisiting the thermal recipe used for reflow. The PTH barrel may not be getting warm enough. On "Component not being designed to pin in paste work, with no proper standoffs", consider: * Using a
Electronics Forum | Mon Jan 24 08:42:25 EST 2005 | SLVito
Morning All, I have to choice between two axial through hole machines: Panasert AVK 3 and Universal VCD Sequencer 8. I will insert axial components with 0,45 mm to 0,8 mm component lead diameter and perform jumper wire insertion in the same machine.
Electronics Forum | Wed Jan 26 05:24:56 EST 2005 | SLVito
Morning All, I have to choice between two axial through hole machines: Panasert AVK 3 and Universal VCD Sequencer 8. I will insert axial components with 0,45 mm to 0,8 mm component lead diameter and perform jumper wire insertion in the same machine.
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 28 15:08:28 EST 2005 | Chunks
A place called Lace Technologies is in St. Charles Ill. They specialize in running lead free protos etc. Could save you some money in the long run. Charlie Han is the guy and http://www.leadfreeassembly.com is the web site. Or call Charlie Han 1-