Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 15 18:36:46 EST 2006 | Grant
Hi, I have noticed we are getting residue on our wave pcb's and it's worse with lead free, since we changed to the flux we are using. We are currently using Avantec VOC Free flux model Ecofree 303. It looks like it's made in Malaysia. Does anyone h
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 19 16:19:26 EST 2008 | edatasys
Check out http://www.solderstar.co.uk/wavePro.html This tool measures all key wave solder information with a single pass. Wave/PCB contact, immersion depths, etc. Also has a reflow pack to allow use on reflow, 9 channels with predictive software. B
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 14 10:00:21 EDT 2005 | chunks
Any one using SPC to monitor their wave solder process? My point is collecting defects and using a scatter plot is useful but only after a problem occurs. SPC's true function is to warn of impending problems that are about to occur. Can SPC really
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 19 07:44:41 EST 2008 | tonyamenson
So just to clarify.... If i bought a KIC 2000 I could run that one unit over both my waves and through both my ovens (leaded and lead-free)? Or would I need additional equipment to use it on the wave?
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 14 11:04:53 EDT 2005 | dougs
yes SPC can be used on a wave solder machine, you should use a c-chart to monitor the amount of defects per board or group of boards, this will let you know if your process is stable, as you improve your process you should re-calculate your UCL, hope
Electronics Forum | Sat Dec 16 08:23:11 EST 2006 | pr
The "Wave optimizer" is a little pricey but is easy to use, gives instant feedback (display on the unit as opposed to hooking it up to a computer)and will give feedback on the waves, as well as preheat. They will send you a unit to trial for a week o
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 14 11:52:16 EDT 2005 | davef
Sure you can use SPC charting on the wave setup parameters to warn of impending problems. Examples of useful points of analysis are: * Dwell * Temperature * Pot analysis Certainly there's a range of other process controls that could be monitored.
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 14 10:37:15 EDT 2005 | pjc
Here are links to the web sites for three instruments specifcally designed to monitor wave solder process. Some have SPC logging capabilities: http://www.ecd.com/emfg/instruments/waverider/ http://www.swpc.co.il/wso.htm http://www.solderstar.com/w
Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 15 09:43:37 EDT 2005 | dougs
HHmmmm!! looks like i'm getting it way wrong by wanting to chart the quality of product coming from my wave solder machine. could some of you let me know whats the best way to monitor quality on this process.
