Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 21 14:23:56 EDT 2003 | kenBliss
In order to service your wave solder machine safely, the following needs to be understood. Ladling dross out of the machine and putting it in into a coffee can or similar is not safe and puts operators and other employees at risk. Protecting the se
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 12 10:16:05 EDT 2013 | bocci572
Yes the components are flat and no larger than 50mm in size. Most are full rings or just an arc of a ring. I understand fully the best way to have the capabilities proven would be to have the vendor demonstrate. I am kind of looking at what people
Electronics Forum | Mon Dec 03 14:23:31 EST 2012 | davef
Spray area personal protective equipment * Paint spray respirator. * Leather topped shoes with slip resistant soles. * Safety eyeglasses Wave solder area personal protective equipment * Paint spray respirator * Leather topped shoes with slip resista
Electronics Forum | Sun Apr 11 08:27:34 EDT 2004 | Frank Galoway
Hi guys, You any idea where I can source data on Auquiring SMT environment, Personal Protective & Anti- Contamination equipment? Cheers, Frank
Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 21 09:56:22 EST 2005 | davef
AJ: What are you cleaning with IPA? Problems with IPA are: * Hazardous material by RCRA criteria (40CFR 261) * Flash point (~12�C TCC) is sufficiently low that all electrical equipment within a few meters of the bath must be flameproofed or intrinsi
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 10 07:57:51 EST 2005 | davef
AJ: Problems with IPA are: * IPA / material being 'cleaned' combination still needs to be removed from the stencil. * IPA and empty containers are a hazardous material by RCRA criteria (40CFR 261) * Flash point (~12*C TCC) of IPA is low enough that a
Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 01 22:04:11 EDT 2006 | davef
Problems with IPA are: * IPA / material being 'cleaned' combination still needs to be removed from the board. * IPA and empty containers are a hazardous material by RCRA criteria (40CFR 261) * Flash point (~12*C TCC) of IPA is low enough that all ele
Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 15 20:41:54 EDT 2006 | davef
Alpha UP78 was a modern solder paste. Check with your supplier for recommendations. You're are cleaning some flux residue with the IPA and reducing the leakage current. We're not wild about using IPA. Problems with IPA are: * IPA / material being
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 03 11:30:29 EDT 2017 | davef
regarding dwl comment, "For low volume hand assembly, deionized water or IPA should work fine." Deionized water: Deionized water is corrosive. It needs to be removed. Proof? Drop a copper coin into a covered jar of DI water and watch what happens ov
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 12 11:57:34 EDT 2003 | aadams
Using the used car analogy... A used car can be serviced and parts can be acquired for it almost anywhere but, you make choices to protect your investment. You theoretically can purchase the 2 year old BMW from anyone and get it serviced at Uncle Be
