Solder cream kits (flux and powder separately)

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I received data sheets from a paste distributor in which Am... - Mar 03, 2000 by Istv�n Dominik

I have heard about it. The main reason is to save money. Th... - Mar 03, 2000 by Wolfgang Busko

We used this type of paste in a fine pitch application for ... - Mar 05, 2000 by

Istv�n Dominik

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Solder cream kits (flux and powder separately) | 3 March, 2000

I received data sheets from a paste distributor in which Amtech gives a recipe how you can mix solder cream. They deliver the flux in plastic jars and the solderpowder in foil packages. You must mix the two components with a simple mixing tool. Has anybody heard about this? What are your opinions?

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Wolfgang Busko

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Re: Solder cream kits (flux and powder separately) | 3 March, 2000

I have heard about it. The main reason is to save money. The problem is, or better is said, that the mixing isn�t that simple for you got have a homogen paste afterwards and the solderballs shouldn�t be deformed in size so that problems during printing occur when particles stick in your apertures. The advantage might be that you always have "fresh" paste and no problems with storage and shelf life.

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Wolfgang

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dave

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Re: Solder cream kits (flux and powder separately) | 5 March, 2000

We used this type of paste in a fine pitch application for over two years with no problems. You must be very careful of any (dust)or spillage while mixing for obvious reasons. In my opion the very thing that makes it interesting "freshness" is also its downfall when handling the powder/s.

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