Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 18 20:27:28 EDT 2008 | davef
No, we not sure if your solder mask is LPI. The article we linked was aimed at solder mask application methods. LPI is the most common mask in use today. So, what kind is it? Green tells you nothing. Solder mask can be a variety of colors.
Electronics Forum | Tue Sep 02 14:59:41 EDT 2008 | hermes
if two boards with different solder masks give different results on flux residue level after soldering with the exact same machine settings than it is clear that one of the solder masks is not compatible with your no-clean flux. could be the solder m
Electronics Forum | Tue Dec 30 08:55:29 EST 2008 | umamaheswaruk
Hi all, I have couple of questions/doubts on solder mask, please clarify. Why green color solder mask is popular when compared to other solder mask (RED, PURPLE, BLUE etc.). Are there any performance issues with other solder mask if I use them.
Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 01 21:34:42 EDT 2013 | deanm
Techspray has a broad line of peelable solder masks. We use the Wondermask P for masking conformal coating as well. Call the company or rep to determine which product is best for you. I am not affiliated with Techspray in any way. If you get tired o
Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 22 12:22:46 EDT 2020 | mvargas
Hi, We are currently using WonderMask PX Peelable Solder Mask # 2222 for the wave rework process, but we are having a lot of trash in the pot. I understand that it is because the solder mask resists the pot temperature (500F) but not the rework tim
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 27 11:28:08 EST 2001 | fkurisu
Hello Mark, It is possible that SolderMask, Inc. could selectively remove the existing solder mask, clean and reapply a Photoimageable solder mask to the BGA area. Mostly likely the mask on your boards is a Liquid Photoimageable Solder Mask (LPIS
Electronics Forum | Sun Aug 15 14:56:03 EDT 1999 | Dean
| One of the DFM suggestions I've seen is to remove the solder mask web, i.e. the mask between pads on 20-mil QFP devices. The rational is that if the mask is thicker than the pad the mask can prevent the stencil from making intimate contact with th
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 21 09:11:30 EDT 2000 | Eric Soderberg
Currently use Hysol TS300 latex mask and need to explore alternative methods of drying the mask. The mask is applied with a Asymtek Century Dispenser and placed on drying shelves. Air dry is dependent on temperature/humidity. Tried all the UV masks o
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 19 13:32:21 EDT 2013 | rgduval
In the past, I've used kapton tape for masking, as well as masking tape and solder mask as you've described. I've also used dummy connectors, or connector caps to cover connectors/pins. In the end, though, I'm not sure any of these methods decrea
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 21 20:33:09 EST 2000 | Dave F
Shane: We don�t dispense, but we have thought about it. Several points about peelable solder masks in a no-clean (low residue) process: � Beware of latex peelable solder mask with a low res process without extensive testing. The problem is usuall
