Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 18 08:56:44 EST 2008 | operator
It does exist. We used to have one here, but sold it. It was more of a manual process though. You put the assembled board on the work table and then set your cutting blade height. Then you manually moved the cutting blade around shearing off the TH l
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 19 14:52:04 EST 2008 | dphilbrick
You also need to understand when using something like a Q Cutter you should resolder the board after you cut! Your alternative is to get someting that when you put your part in it cuts and clinces the part. Contact Systems makes machines that present
Electronics Forum | Fri Feb 15 11:58:55 EST 2008 | rkeck
We are looking at an Omni Flow 5 Oven and do not have much information on it. We do know it has a 3" cabinet vent and a 6" vent near the center on the top. If anyone has knowledge of this oven, and has any suggestions or info, we would appreciate
Electronics Forum | Thu Feb 21 08:11:44 EST 2008 | scottp
I agree, the level of Pd plays a role here. Knowing that some versions were probably OK we tried to develop a soldering test for PdAg components with pass/fail criteria, but decided it wasn't worth the engineering effort for a finish that's so rarel
Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 18 13:11:41 EST 2008 | tonyamenson
Are there profilers that I can use over my leaded and lead-free wave that can also profile my reflow ovens (leaded and lead-free). I'm not that familiar with either but as I learn I can't help but think that there should be something on the market t
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 19 16:19:26 EST 2008 | edatasys
Check out http://www.solderstar.co.uk/wavePro.html This tool measures all key wave solder information with a single pass. Wave/PCB contact, immersion depths, etc. Also has a reflow pack to allow use on reflow, 9 channels with predictive software. B
Electronics Forum | Wed Feb 20 08:17:32 EST 2008 | ck_the_flip
Steve, KIC does. The new KIC2000 has built in dwell time sensors. You can buy KIC's wavesurfer option (like MOLE's waverider), or you can engineer a custom pallet for 1/3 the price. I made a custom pallet and took advantage of the KIC's automatic
Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 18 15:20:43 EST 2008 | kennyg
A PCBA contains a couple of parts that are not sealed and can't be water washed. We hand solder these with no-clean after everything else is water washed. The designer says the no-clean residue must be completely removed so that it will not affect
Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 18 15:47:42 EST 2008 | ck_the_flip
In theory, no clean flux residues are electrically benign...period. Here's a good test. Subject the board to some moisture/humidity, and have your circuit designer ohm-out any areas that may be affected by conductive material. Option B: Have a la
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 19 08:46:06 EST 2008 | rgduval
The last time I encountered dendrite growth, it was within a component package. I believe we were experiencing it within a crystal. The root cause was water intrusion during in line wash. The component was supposed to have been sealed and safe for
