Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 22 10:33:03 EDT 2017 | charliedci
We are changing /adding a lead free wave. This will either be a conversion of a leaded wave or a new purchase. Nitrogen seems to be a necessity in selective soldering lead free, should I presume the same for a wave process? I am interested in first h
Electronics Forum | Mon Jun 26 09:33:07 EDT 2017 | bobpan
So I am assuming that you are using the IQ feeders option on the machine. First thing I would check is to make sure you don't have an older feeder on the machine. There was a certain point where quad feeders would be 'IQ' capable or not. You may have
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 04 14:50:52 EDT 2017 | dleeper
Thanks! good stuff. I am disappointed the IPC has put off updating QFN solder filet specs till rev H. It's a pet peeve of mine trying to argue with customers that a visible toe filet on a QFN is not necessary, and may not even be possible depending
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 18 07:36:16 EDT 2017 | jamesbarnhart
It is not properly explained there or may be there is out of my sense which I can't understand. I also google some links from my side but I am looking for some differet links from my online friends side. Can anyone send me more links?
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 06 16:13:28 EDT 2017 | barryg
Hello everyone, I was curious if anyone knows what criteria there is for layer to layer registration. I have looked at ipc-600 and 601 and have not found anything or am missing something. We had a small qty. of pcbs sent to a customer and some inner
Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 10 11:04:26 EDT 2017 | philc
We use a Mirtec MV-3L for SMT work, but now have a requirement for inspecting through hole boards. I am aware of many of the AOI machines for SMT work, but can't seem to find anything for through hole from a major (well-known) manufacturer. Any usef
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 25 16:59:54 EDT 2017 | spitkis2
Is anyone reworking BGA parts with an rf shield on top of the package? Any problems getting it off the board? I am running into an issue in that the shield comes off but the part remains on the board - not because solder has not reached melting but
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 11 18:19:30 EDT 2017 | selectpcb
I just opened a small CM for a customer that required me to purchased a GEM Topaz X. I am told that I need to use pad2pad in order to download the XY data too. I've looked all over the place for this software but cannot locate it. does anyone know wh
Electronics Forum | Tue Sep 05 13:31:14 EDT 2017 | cyber_wolf
I am not sure why you would have an issue placing a DFN with your TP-9. Is the machine throwing it away or mis-placing ? Throwing the part away could have several reasons and so could mis-placement.
Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 10 09:16:30 EDT 2017 | davidbleeke
I have an Ersa Hotflow 5 reflow oven. I think someone rewired the cooling fan. It is constantly running. I am not able to open the hood with the buttons either. Does anyone have the manual? I would like to get copies of it or the wiring diagrams. Any
