Electronics Forum | Tue May 02 17:26:33 EDT 2000 | Steve Thomas
As I understand it, though, a 90 sec. 75F wash and a 15 second rinse (plus the lift cycle, another 10 secs., perhaps) at a MAX. of 110F isn't supposed to be nearly enough of a swing to swell that epoxy or expand the foil. According to my contacts at
Electronics Forum | Wed Feb 21 09:44:02 EST 2001 | markkrmp
Bill, Are you recommending the heat range of 95-100F (35-38C)to clean stencils with the Smart Sonic using the 440-RT SMT Detergent? The reason I am asking is were are looking at potentially the Model 2003 to clean our paste stencils and our adhesive
Electronics Forum | Mon Mar 26 19:48:22 EST 2001 | pzohbon
In regards to cleaning RMA solder paste from stencils; Right now we are cleaning the stencils by hand. I want to get away from this by going to an automatic cleaner. Any recommendations for ultrasonic stencil cleaning systems using 440-R SMT deterg
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 27 15:15:32 EST 2001 | Mike Konrad
SmartSonic states that they will not sell their 440R chemistry unless it will be used with their machines. But to answer your question, the following manufacturers make ultrasonic stencil cleaners compatible with 440R and many other chemistries. Aq
Electronics Forum | Wed Mar 28 17:22:18 EST 2001 | billschreiber
Hello Mike, Let me try to explain the Certification vs. Verification for you. There are two EPA programs. The California Environmental Protection Agency's Certification Program where Cal/EPA Certifies the entire cleaning process for environmental sa
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 17 18:11:48 EDT 2001 | billschreiber
Adam, After a thorough cleaning, I see most of my customers using a weekly maintenance schedule. However, because the characteristics of the post solder flux will contaminate the wash solution of the stencil cleaner, some customers wait until they a
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 12 11:02:43 EST 1998 | Dave F
| | First, appologies to y'll for creating an opening for bs@ss to post the usual thinly cloked commercial message. | | | | Second, how do you test, measure, determine if your stencil is clean? | | | | Thanks | | | | Dave F | | | Here I go stepp
Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 25 12:53:25 EDT 1998 | Bill Schreiber
Regarding cleaning Chipbonder adhesives from stencils and misprinted PCBs. Check out the Smart Sonic Stencil Cleaning Process at: www.smartsonic.com | | I am looking for anyone out there that has had experience with stenciling with chipbonder adhe
Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 26 12:22:22 EST 1998 | Bill Schreiber
The Smart Sonic Stencil Cleaning Process has been very successful in cleaning misprinted ceramic substrates. We would be happy to test clean your product. Contact me toll free at (888) 499-7440. Bill Schreiber | We currently use an abrasive fiberg
Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 27 17:54:19 EDT 2002 | carln
I finally found the answer! I just got back from visiting Smart Sonic out in LA. They have a new chemistry that works great (220-A SMD Adhesive Remover). I took two DEK plastic stencils with me and spread them both with Loctite 3616 and the system
