Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 05 12:31:57 EDT 2015 | swiese242
As the industry moves forward it is now optimal and imperative to have this option of inspection. We currently have a used Glenbrook RTX-2500 model that we picked up at an auction and is next on list to replace with a better machine. It works fine fo
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 22 16:36:06 EDT 1999 | Mike Konrad
Scott is right, Alpha' 2110 is a good saponifier (be careful though as it can dull your leads). Saponifiers in general are better if used in an aggressive spray-in-air system. Low agitation immersion systems (heated baths or refurbished vapor degre
Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 26 13:15:51 EDT 1999 | jseagle
I guess I wasn't too specific. We currently use 1,1,1 for spot cleaning and minimal rework of PCBs. If there is a lot of rework on a PCB we will use water soluble flux and wash it. This may turn out to be our only alternative, but I hate washing a
Electronics Forum | Mon Dec 17 09:38:56 EST 2007 | dborgelt
We have an outdated Metcal rework station and are thinking about purchasing a new one. We need something that has heat profile capability. We don't really need anything automated, just something that's affordable, durable, and gets the job done. Does
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 09 16:05:12 EDT 2008 | bkreiman
We are using a right-angle SMT power connector on a board. The connector has 4 leads and two board alignment pins. The layout for the board is such that 1 of the leads is not used and the pad for the lead is not connected to anything, not even grou
Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 11 11:14:30 EDT 2008 | bkreiman
I agree that it should be a non-issue considering that the primary purpose of a solder joint is to electrically connect the lead to the board. However, there are some here that think these leads should be touched up because this part is a power jack
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 24 09:09:13 EST 2013 | ercdave1
Thank you Sr.Tech. I have a little experience with smt machines. the machines were fuji xp series but they were brand new with warranty and service contract that i didnt have to worry about paying for. now i am on my own and trying. the informatio
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 24 08:16:32 EST 2013 | emeto
For automated equipment under 20k you have to buy used. DaveF mantioned these companies in another post. Here is his post "Used equipment resellers that support SMTnet are: * IBE SMT Equipment , 318 Corporate Woods Dr, Magnolia, TX 77354; (800) 353-6
Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 26 16:50:12 EDT 1999 | Bill Schreiber
If you were cleaning pallets, BTU air amplifiers or other tooling, I could provide some recomendations. However, we are not involved with the post solder cleaning of PCBs. Sorry. Regards, Bill Schreiber | I guess I wasn't too specific. We current
Electronics Forum | Mon Jan 31 11:34:58 EST 2005 | Chunks
Testing vias may be acceptable, but not preferred. If you do test by via, it�s a last resort type of thing. Vias are always a pain in the real world. Generally, they are soldered by wave, so they aren�t always doomed correctly, plus residue build-
