Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 06 22:37:35 EST 2012 | davef
Ryan ... "As for bismuth-based lead-free alloys, a lower melting temperature than that of tin-lead is offered together with a cost similar to that of tin [in the area of $3/lb]. Unfortunately, bismuth in soldering alloys tends to create embrittlemen
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 02 14:46:18 EDT 2012 | ericrr
So how does this (lead free paste Sn42/Bi58) solder compare with the Sn-Ag-Cu (Tin-Silver-Copper) combination which does not flow as well (in the oven), needs higher oven temperature, (that can be adjusted by reducing the oven chain speed) and cost m
Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 28 11:31:42 EDT 2008 | blnorman
Ideal situation is get a technical rep from the solder paste supplier. They know their paste better, and should be able to work out a profile based on their paste and your oven. Again, a technical rep, not the sales guy.
Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 28 13:21:50 EDT 2008 | realchunks
Do you have a Slim-Kic? You can run a profile and then do predictions from there. Very useful tool.
Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 28 14:01:05 EDT 2008 | pcbbuilders
thanks, looks like an interesting product. any idea of the cost? they don't list it on their site. not sure if i can afford it yet.
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 29 10:46:17 EDT 2008 | realchunks
Oh, well if you can profile, model your profile to the profile supplied by the paste manufacturer. Anything outside of their recommended profile is all experimantal.
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 29 10:53:58 EDT 2008 | pcbbuilders
Some profiles can be difficult to get exactly, so I was wondering what effect a slight deviation might have.
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 29 14:20:03 EDT 2008 | realchunks
Slight variations should have little impact on your product under normal conditions. All depends on your board.
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 03 07:28:27 EST 2006 | davef
Via filling methods are: * Tenting * Plugging * Capping * Flooding Tented Via. A via covered with dry film soldermask; the via is not filled. When tenting from both sides there may be issues with trapped air that expands during mass soldering. Plug
Electronics Forum | Mon May 09 16:23:08 EDT 2005 | Pete Roy
Has anyone here had direct experience using this oven for Lead Free? I am considering purchasing one, but I want to be certain it will handle low volume lead free work. Pete
