Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 12 16:03:09 EDT 2005 | autoequip
I have recently been testing a new Iron that will be introduced on the market soon. The temp drop is coming in at 30c versus most other irons I have tested drop about 70c the tips are elctroplated and designed for lead free we have been very impresse
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 12 09:51:42 EDT 2005 | russ
We use the JBC irons with and without the "leadfree" tips. We really have not noticed much difference between the standard and the lead free. The lead free tips do last a little longer but the tips are somewhat deformed by the extra plating. As f
Electronics Forum | Tue Jun 01 19:42:46 EDT 2004 | Ken
The biggest fear is mixing the solder pastes and bar solder. Had a training program for teaching folks what the alloys are and how to read them. I have locked up the bar solder and use the buddy system to restock the pot. Put up many signs on le
Electronics Forum | Mon Oct 16 11:25:11 EDT 2006 | charless
Yes of course. The leg of the component breaks between the top of the solder joint and the component body. We can induce the same failure mode with lead free joints but usually after 10x longer on vibration.
Electronics Forum | Fri Jun 11 07:28:36 EDT 2004 | Dave
I am Just starting to explore the Pb free soldering processes. It sounds like you have been involved for some time. I have a million questions, do you have contact info that I could use to discuss off line? Thanks
Electronics Forum | Mon Jun 14 22:36:52 EDT 2004 | Ken
I hear ya Ray, but I have standard (automatic) solder dispenser that are 700gram modules. Jars have other issues that I have migrated away from... I like your idea of slaving the paste bar code label to the board scanner....
Electronics Forum | Fri Jun 11 13:20:32 EDT 2004 | raylawre
We have segregation of materials, Different storage areas for paste and Bar stock, etc. We are bar coding the solder paste materials (have to scan paste container, and blades before use, etc. line won't run unless its good). Also changed packaging s
Electronics Forum | Fri Jun 23 12:54:53 EDT 2017 | guts1872
We are having issues with top fill and dropping pins on Molex connectors with our KISS 101. Unfortunately we do not have a pre heater and bottom side pre heat with our nozzles is not satisfactory. Most of the issues occur when using a no clean proces
Electronics Forum | Wed Mar 05 16:39:51 EST 2003 | Kris
Hi, Is it necessary to have a tunnel nitrogen? Is it a very common practise amongst contract manufacturers ?
