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Losing parts in reflow

Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 14 04:08:33 EDT 2007 | d0min0

we had same problems with heavy loaded boards (40 x 10 leg transformer each side) we placed 2 glue dots (Fuji GL)under trafo and played with profile bottom side (thermateh lcv4 - 6 zones, SnPb process) that did the trick

Aquastorm Blower Filters

Electronics Forum | Tue Jun 19 17:16:44 EDT 2007 | jseagle

Hi all, Nevermind, I found them on my own for 1/4 the price. I am looking for a source for the Aquastorm Blower Filters. I have a price from the blower manufacturer but I think it is quite high. Thanks James

Product Manufacturing

Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 03 11:21:54 EDT 2007 | areed

I might be able to help. I�ve been manufacturing in the irrigation industry for around 20 years. If your retailing for $20.00 your cost should really be around $4.00. If you would like We could discuss p.c.b. layout, enclosures, packaging, & marketi

J-STD-001 Par 4.2.2 Temperature and Humidity

Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 11 14:44:21 EDT 2007 | fredericksr

Hi folks! Has anyone ever successfully verified adequate ESD control at

SMT adhesive suggestions?

Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 26 08:39:16 EDT 2007 | d0min0

since 1999 we use Heraeus PD944, in time we tested Loctite also but had some issues with it - or with our machine specialist :)) we dispense with Fuji CP (2 , 3 & 4) it only creates problems when its on the solder pads ;-) best wishes

Conformal Coat Thickness

Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 23 12:26:10 EDT 2007 | jdumont

We run a small piece of FR4 with a "thickness test" pattern before production and measure it after with a digital micrometer. Then we save the coupon with the W/O # written on it.

GSM1 feeder teach

Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 20 07:31:26 EDT 2007 | dilogic

We have GSM1 running on USOS V1.4.14. Is there a way to change default light levels for PEC (down looking camera) during feeder teach? Whatever I tried, it is always set to some default level... - Dejan

Stencil Printing No lead

Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 21 14:37:23 EDT 2007 | jseagle

We went with a DEK ELA automated printer and have never been happier. We print down to 16mil (.4mm) with great results. I know this may be beyond your budget but just look for a printer that raises straight off the board with no hinge. James

Soldering Lumiled, Luxeon LEDs

Electronics Forum | Tue Sep 04 13:33:55 EDT 2007 | floydf

We "bar" solder them too. (It's really pulsed resistance welding). It's slow but reliable. They seem to be designed for this process. By the way, Luxeon just came out with new LEDs that have nearly the same luminous flux, but that can withstand leadf

Wire prep

Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 27 14:23:45 EDT 2007 | scooter

I must be missing something? If you strip 1/8" off both ends of a 1/4" long wire you would have nothing left? Anyway I would use buss wire and if needed slide a bit of tubing over it bill


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