Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 23 08:31:09 EDT 2007 | ck_the_flip
Dave, that's good thread, but I think Mike is more concerned with the Titanium inserts that pallet manufacturers often use to overcome sh*tty designs - like the ones where they put a Through-hole 2mm away from a SMT pad. He's not so concerned about t
Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 21 15:50:54 EST 2007 | rwyman
Hi smtdude- I'm no expert at PoP (yet!) as we've only done a few weeks worth of experiments for a new customer but what i can tell you is 25-50% of the ball height (not diameter) is a good rule of thumb for the flux depth, at least to start. I can s
Electronics Forum | Fri Apr 18 09:16:59 EDT 2008 | samir
Yes, BLAME. It's a common theme in manufacturing unfortunately. Also, unfortunate, is that the PROCESS is the easiest thing to blame and often the path of least resistance to the non-technical manufacturing personnel (operations managers and line s
Electronics Forum | Thu May 01 23:46:55 EDT 2008 | lellis
Revealing trade secrets to achieve what a company can do to make money is a "touchy" situation. Especially on a forum where people are asking for help. Our company has the capability to remove your markings, and reapply them in several techniques.
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 26 14:25:19 EDT 2008 | jax
Current Acceptable HMP Soldering Methods: 1. Wave / Selective Solder: Some Brands require upgrades to heating elements and Pot materials 2. Laser: Works well with PTH and medium/large passive SMT. Damage to PCB masking can occur when try
Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 07 14:08:30 EDT 2008 | arminski
Can A Company or Electronic Manufacturing Company go for AS9100 certification if the Quality Policy states that we only meet IPC Class 2 Standard? I'm just very confused for I know AS9100 is an Aerospace Quality System and must meet IPC Class 3. thi
Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 17 14:26:39 EDT 2008 | hegemon
We use Mirtec MV-7s for post SMT inspection of solder joints as well. The artistry is in the program debug. We are very pleased with the solder inspections provided by these machines, and technology having advanced bit, most every AOI machine has t
Electronics Forum | Sun Feb 08 18:03:26 EST 2009 | davef
Roland What does this thread in the current issue of SMTnet Express newsletter have to do with SMT? Coating Drug-eluting Arterial Stents Using Ultrasonic Spray Nozzles One proven method used to treat clogged arteries employs tubular, mesh-like met
Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 20 18:11:53 EDT 2009 | smt_guy
Hi davef, thanks again for that enlightenment. I'm just curious about what's happening with the solder joint of the said process. Again to add to my unending queries for now: So on top of that copper is a thin layer of lead-free solder composition
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 21 04:43:14 EDT 2009 | ghepo
Hello, I suggest you visit the website http://www.analysispcb.com, where I found these information : PARAMETERS FOR DOUBLE “V” SCORING LEAD FREE LAMINATES Typ WEB Thickness, 1.6mm : 0.38mm (+.15/-0) "...Tg is not a good indicator of a materials’
