Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 21 07:21:47 EDT 2011 | ccouture
So far after ~1500 units printed with the stencil treated once with Rain-X, no issues were detected with solder joints. The only difference is no more solder bridges on fine pitch with .010" openings. The print is picture perfect on all pads, nice an
Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 11 08:35:54 EDT 2011 | scottp
I see bare copper on top of some of the leads. Maybe that's normal and acceptable, but I would look at the underside (solderable surface) of the leads on some bare parts to make sure they're properly plated. Poor solderability can be one cause of v
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 05 09:27:23 EDT 2011 | cbeneat
I agree with the frazzled one, look at EKRA. We have been running X5, X5 Pro and an X5HSP little to no issues (mostly self induced) in the last 6 years. I'm partial to the X5 Pro. Additionally the Tech support is top notch.
Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 04 08:11:01 EDT 2011 | mosborne1
Do you have Kic or Mole? K You can call Kic and then can help you. You can attach to the top of the BGA. There was an article in one of the last few circuits assembly mag that should help you.
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 05 14:31:43 EDT 2011 | dmiller
Try a probe at two corners (opposing) and one on top. Provided your corners are getting comforatably into reflow temperatures, the middle should as well.
Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 18 12:46:43 EDT 2011 | jdengler
In the center of the head shaft there is a rod that is used to flag 2 sensors at the top of the shaft. This lets the machine know when a nozzle is attached. Check that the sensors are working correctly and the rod moves freely. The sensors are fib
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 22 15:54:32 EDT 2011 | dyoungquist
Check out Zenith Ultrasonics. We bought a table top ultrasonic cleaner from them to clean our electronic assemblies. Our process has been working well for us for about 3 years now.
Electronics Forum | Wed Sep 21 09:22:45 EDT 2011 | patrickbruneel
Russ, Try to shake the 1 gallon jug and see if you can create foam on top of the liquid. If you don’t see any foam at all something is wrong with the flux. Patrick
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 20 09:25:35 EDT 2012 | dekhead
If problem is jumping from card to card; my direction would be 5vdc level. generally like it to be min of 5.15vdc on the MINT cards (top lead of 7-segment display). www.dekhead.com
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 01 10:34:16 EDT 2011 | austinpeterman
We have tried using pookie to form an air tight seal on top of the connectors without success. We have tried filling the connector with dielectric grease with some success. Havent found any info on 1-2577 in gel form. Has anyone found this product
