Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 08 14:35:28 EST 2006 | glynnhamer
We currently are building a pcb that has gold fingers, about 36 in a concave V overall shape from .275 on the outside edge fingers tapering down to .197 in the middle of the 2 inch span that plugs into a shelf connector. These fingers are on both sid
Electronics Forum | Sat Dec 09 08:32:25 EST 2006 | davef
Thoughts are: * Most board fabs have routers that can do this work. Can yours rework these boards? * Scrap the boards and start anew. Someone made a mistake. Cut your losses. * As a wild and crazy guy alternative, buy a router with a 45* bit from
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 18 22:11:13 EDT 2006 | davef
Aping Russ' reply: * ~70% of the time solder on gold fingers is caused by poor printing and handling processes. * ~25% of the time solder on gold fingers is caused by poor thermal recipe when soldering. * ~5% of the time solder on gold fingers is cau
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 18 03:04:46 EDT 2006 | sharifudin
We are trying to reduce the number of unit fail at QA Visual Inspection due to Solder On Gold Finger. We know so far that the solder is spattering onto the Gold Finger during reflow. I need some advise on what kind of process can improve to reduce th
Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 05 20:33:14 EST 2001 | davef
Could you be trying to find: Stevens Products 128 N. Park St E Orange, NJ 07019 973.672.2140 Ross Stevens? Dynamic Technologies (titanium cover w/ silicone jacket, pricey) Stevens makes a U-shaped strip of fiber-material that slips over gold fing
Electronics Forum | Tue Sep 30 14:16:49 EDT 2003 | davef
While your waiting for others to respond, search to fine SMTnet Archives on: "solder and gold and finger"
Electronics Forum | Mon Apr 16 09:29:23 EDT 2001 | thrasher7
How do you handle wipe-downs at screen print? This is often a culprit. Just a thought..
Electronics Forum | Fri Feb 02 12:05:54 EST 2001 | slthomas
There used to be a thread on this very topic in the archives, but I'll be danged if I can find it. One company name I've forgotten and lost, but their product name is Gold Finger Gloves, I think. I sent them an email and left a voice mail message i
Electronics Forum | Sun Jul 26 20:54:40 EDT 1998 | Masdi Muhammad
Hi, Need some advice on how to eliminate or reduce the solder on finger that we are having right now. So far what we understand is that 90% of the problem is due to the reflow process where solder traps in vias causing explosion when subjecte
Electronics Forum | Sun Sep 17 22:50:20 EDT 2000 | Sartor
I am looking for a solution for gold finger cleaning and repairing.Can anyone recommend good solution(s)?Also,can anyone recommend a good flux paste source(s)?Thanks.
