Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 08 11:05:27 EDT 2017 | davef
By the way that you stated your question, I assume that you want to do something different with the carbon inked pads. If that's incorrect, instead of removing your carbon ink, considering printing an insulating layer over the ink.
Electronics Forum | Tue Jun 06 21:15:23 EDT 2017 | davef
I'd be surprised if you find a non-destructive method of removing carbon ink. Your best bet is following the recommendations of your ink supplier.
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 06 12:13:46 EDT 2021 | luca
Hello, does anyone know if there is an IPC standard for carbon ink? we use for keypads instead ENIG, we found batchs of PCB with 2-3ohm, 20ohm, until 300ohm( resistance of contact surface) by the same PCB supplier!
Electronics Forum | Wed May 03 22:14:29 EDT 2006 | davef
We think well done carbon ink and well done ENIG are equally reliable [maybe 1M operations]. If the gold is pourous [not all that an uncommon], ENIG is far less reliable than carbon ink.
Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 14 10:59:23 EST 2001 | Donald C. Burr
We are considering converting from a water wash wave solder porcess of carbon ink touch pad buttons to a no-clean process. Since the carbon ink buttons are exposed to the molten solder, we are concerned about the residue that is left behind from the
Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 05 22:13:16 EST 2009 | davef
There is no IPC specification on carbon ink. Consider talking to your ink supplier to develop the proper quality definition that you require. Most suppliers have a good understanding of their product performance, for instance: http://www.coates.com/
Electronics Forum | Mon Dec 17 17:30:40 EST 2001 | davef
One of our board fabricators says that carbon inks should be selected based on the process to be used by the assembler. So, their take on this question has some inks that work fine with nc fluxes, others that do not. They suggest: * Determining t
Electronics Forum | Tue May 02 20:55:10 EDT 2006 | Board House
Hi all, I'm looking for anyone with info in regards to reliability of carbon ink vs. Immersion Gold Key pads. I have customers that still request Carbon Ink for there Key pads, while the majority have switch to Immersion Gold. Is there any readin
Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 13 11:55:23 EDT 2009 | boardhouse
Hi GSX, just and FYI on why you are seeing a difference per lots. Carbon Ink is Not used on a steady bases by most manufactures, and shelf life of the Carbon ink is fairly short, my guess is what they are doing is adding thinner to the carbon ink t
Electronics Forum | Wed May 03 15:56:25 EDT 2006 | Board House
Hi Patrick, Thank you for the info, We like to push ENIG, for us being the ENIG line is in house it is cheaper to use than the carbon, plus shelf life of the Carbon is an issue in Storage. Pre-application. Thanks again, Mike
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