Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 19 08:22:05 EDT 2004 | Rafal M.
Hello. I have a problem with reflow soldering of PCBs with golden pads. Peste explodes in the oven. I don't know in witch phase of process (in what point of profile) it happens. It's the reason of problems with golden pads - it's dirty when going out
Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 19 09:05:32 EDT 2004 | davef
We understand that you are getting solder on your gold fingers. If this is correct, search the SMTnet Archives, while you're waiting for others to respond. For instance: http://www.smtnet.com/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&Message_ID=5127
Electronics Forum | Wed Mar 12 12:28:52 EDT 2008 | operator
I recently witnessed a process in which the solder pot operator used Techspray WSOL water soluble masking to cover the areas around a connector that was to be soldered on the solder pot. He did not wait for the WSOL to cure. He soldered immediately.
Electronics Forum | Wed Mar 12 16:20:51 EDT 2008 | hussman
Poor training. Don't blame the operator, he was either shown this or left to his own devices. Be the better man and provide him a better process. Regular old peelabale solder mask would be a start.
Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 14 11:18:29 EDT 2008 | operator
The way it works is the liquid solder immediatley cures (or should I say burns) the WSOL where ever it touches it. This hardens and keeps it in place and protects whatever is under it. Some of the WSOL falls of in the pot. I am suprised that the burn
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 01 10:57:34 EDT 2012 | kris1128
Has anyone heard whether the elevation of a plant can effect solder joint formation? One plant at sea level, one at 7,000 feet elevation... same equipment and profiles, big voiding defects at higher elevation. I did a search and found no similar post
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 29 10:14:02 EST 2000 | Robert Hartmann
My company is just getting into the flip chip packaging arena. We are putting in a prototype/small volume wire bond PBGA line. We have some questions with regard to choosing solder balls and cleaning of flux. 1) Is there a formula for the shrink
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 29 10:14:02 EST 2000 | Robert Hartmann
My company is just getting into the flip chip packaging arena. We are putting in a prototype/small volume wire bond PBGA line. We have some questions with regard to choosing solder balls and cleaning of flux. 1) Is there a formula for the shrink
Electronics Forum | Wed Mar 12 16:30:45 EDT 2008 | operator
I witnessed this at our sister company. It seems to be their standard process. It is not my place to interfere with their processes. I was just curious if there was any chance of brittle solder joints or other defects that might be caused from the WS
Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 13 09:43:13 EDT 2008 | jseagle
If the mask is not cured and is coming off in the pot I don't see how it is protecting anything. If you want to mask something fast you need to use tape not liquid mask that requires cure. My $.02.
