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I am looking at dispensing solder paste using a Fuji GLV glu... - Mar 18, 2003 by

The FGLV has a air pressure displacement valve, which is des... - Mar 18, 2003 by PeteC

With a standard valve and no-clean solder paste you may get ... - Mar 18, 2003 by Rob_C

Paul Staniford

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Solder paste dispensing | 18 March, 2003

I am looking at dispensing solder paste using a Fuji GLV glue dispenser. This is to enable us to produce prototype pcb's without the need to purchase a stencil. Has anybody tried this before? If so what problems should I expect to encounter.

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PeteC

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Solder paste dispensing | 18 March, 2003

The FGLV has a air pressure displacement valve, which is designed for adhesives. A positive displacement valve is better suited for solder pastes. Check with Fuji to see if they offer optional valves.

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Rob_C

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Solder paste dispensing | 18 March, 2003

With a standard valve and no-clean solder paste you may get a few good dots. But, repeatability will be terrible too many variable, air-pressure, board height (two post nozzle), valve time on/off, retract height, retract time, etc... A RMA paste with positive displacement value would have the best results. Just buy the stencil they only cost about $300. and can be turned in a day or two, your NRE of messing with the GL will cost more. You will also be able to uncover potential issues before product launch.

Fuji GL (Good Luck)

Rob smtstart.com

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