Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 03 10:33:10 EST 1998 | Chrys
| We run stiffeners on all of our product through our wave solder process and most of our product through our reflow and adhesive cure oven. The problem is we continually put on and take off stiffeners because of poor reliability of stiffeners stayi
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 04 16:56:27 EST 1998 | Chris Lampron
| | We run stiffeners on all of our product through our wave solder process and most of our product through our reflow and adhesive cure oven. The problem is we continually put on and take off stiffeners because of poor reliability of stiffeners sta
Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 09 23:17:05 EDT 1998 | kallol Chakraborty
| | I need to set a cleanliness limit for our incoming boards. I know that some people use 14-10 microgr. sq. in. But how can I determine what is best for me. | | Can anybody tell me if there's a standard for this. | | Right now we are using an Alph
Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 09 14:35:58 EDT 1998 | Chrys
| Does anyone out there have hands on experience of selective soldering. Either masking or miniwave type. I am looking for pointers with regard to equipment selection and known process problems/ limitations | Charles, I've used both miniwave and s
Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 09 14:45:14 EDT 1998 | Chrys
| Well...the last machine has just been loaded onto the truck and is heading down to our plant in Mexico, in this last year or so, I have recieved aid and guidance from many of you on this forum, and am very greatfull. My new job is going to be pos
Electronics Forum | Wed Sep 30 15:06:07 EDT 1998 | Chrys
I didn't use my real name because I don't want to get bombed with phone calls and emails. We are an OEM looking to put in a SMT line soon. Is this GSM a decent machine? How much does it cost? | | Also and info on decent screen printers and re
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 10 14:48:12 EDT 1998 | Chrys
| | Does anyone have any info./studies on what the percentage or PPM defect rates are for each part of the typical SMT process. | | Example: | | Screen Print = 45% of total defects | | Component Placement = 25% of total defects |
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 04 11:09:50 EDT 1998 | Justin Medernach
| I have gold fingers that I want to mask when running over the wave without pallets. They're on the leading edge of the board. I recall seeing rubber boots that slid onto the fingers to mask them. Pop 'em on before the wave; pop' em off after and
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 04 09:53:31 EDT 1998 | Dave F
| I have gold fingers that I want to mask when running over the wave without pallets. They're on the leading edge of the board. I recall seeing rubber boots that slid onto the fingers to mask them. Pop 'em on before the wave; pop' em off after and
Electronics Forum | Wed May 27 15:54:09 EDT 1998 | Chrys
| | | | | We recently made the switch to no-clean and the wurface mount is turning out beautifully. However, the wave solder process continues to put up a fight; we are getting a white residue on the surface of the PCB. The residue is not loca