Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 04 15:43:46 EDT 2007 | bigdaddysoy9
Hello What type of error proofing methods are you guys using to prevent operators from using lead paste on a PB free application?
Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 05 10:59:22 EDT 2007 | patrickbruneel
I�ve stayed out of the lead-free discussions as much as possible. But it�s great to note that someone (Mike) suggests a different color.
Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 05 11:14:14 EDT 2007 | Frank
Yeah, but when the operator drops regular solder bars into your lead-free pot, does that mean I should paint my bars, too?
Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 05 12:03:20 EDT 2007 | patrickbruneel
In addition something to think about; If your operators are vulnerable to error so are the operators at the bar and paste manufacturer!!
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 11 21:31:59 EDT 2007 | petep
As a CM, how can you change the customer's base PC Board material to RoHS Compliant T-g spec's etc? Curious ...
Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 17 12:07:06 EDT 2007 | patrickbruneel
Yes Stephen and has been discussed in a thread before. Check here: http://www.smtnet.com/Forums/index.cfm?fuseaction=view_thread&CFApp=1&Thread_ID=10116&#Message40575
Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 17 16:00:45 EDT 2007 | slthomas
The true cause and effects of the other pollutants have been quantified adequately by the EPA's report. That's the only carrot most people need, especially those that would find it difficult to cover the cost of the transition.
Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 23 14:24:04 EDT 2007 | ratsalad
Who is your stencil vendor? I've used three different vendors for Pb-free green frame stencils and NONE of them charged extra.
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 04 16:07:03 EDT 2007 | jdengler
Everything for a lead free job is labeled with green lead free labels. This includes all processing documentation. When the kit is issued to production the production supervisor and SMT lead operator are reminded that the job is lead free. When th
Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 05 18:16:20 EDT 2007 | bigdaddysoy9
Thanks for the replies. We have been doing the same thing. There's green everywhere and I'm getting sick of that color. I like Hussman's idea but most of our operators are pretty kinky and they would probably enjoy being beaten with a big stick. Anyb
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