Electronics Forum | Sun May 04 20:01:52 EDT 2008 | vms
every time I need a laugh I check these mpm questions and answer out thanks harry
Electronics Forum | Thu May 01 11:56:04 EDT 2008 | realchunks
It sounds like this part is floating on your solder joint during reflow. You may need to redesign your pad geometry. In general with this type of clip - smaller pads are better. If you cannotcahnge pad size, try changing the openings on your stenc
Electronics Forum | Thu May 01 09:11:28 EDT 2008 | ck_the_flip
Me too! Last time I evaluated these, voiding was a big problem. I wonder if the technology on these has advanced at all. Look forward to the forum responses (*rolling my eyes like a sarcastic Rodney Dangerfield*)
Electronics Forum | Thu May 01 13:55:57 EDT 2008 | mmjm_1099
We have this issue as well in our house. A customer calls out a lead-free bga and wants to place on a leaded assembly. All we do is send it out and get the BGA reballed with leaded balls.
Electronics Forum | Thu May 08 15:41:07 EDT 2008 | shrek
I once took a pair of binoculars and stared at a wave solder for over an hour.
Electronics Forum | Mon May 12 15:19:54 EDT 2008 | guyramsey
Did any of you guys read the article from Rockwell Collins? http://www.smtnet.com/library/files/upload/The_impact_of_reflowing_a_pbfree_solder_alloy.pdf
Electronics Forum | Thu May 08 08:06:08 EDT 2008 | tazzntigger
The iron of my choice would be the Hakko iron. They have a double plating on their tips. The cost is relatively low and have a digital read out. They can also be locked out so that the temperatures can't be reset by the operators. This is the onl
Electronics Forum | Thu May 08 15:53:28 EDT 2008 | radab
I love my Pace ST-30. Not too expensive and works a charm. Tips are also reasonable at $6-$15.
Electronics Forum | Fri May 09 12:58:34 EDT 2008 | aisart
I would recommend you take a look at JBC if you are looking for a "good" soldering iron to work with lead free solder. Find the attached comparative graphs and before anybody asks. Yes, I am affiliated with JBC.
Electronics Forum | Fri May 09 13:25:31 EDT 2008 | ldbepurchase
we sell the Hakko type 900M-T tips that fit for 936 soldering stations for $5 only. Shipping included. Reply if interested.
