Electronics Forum | Thu May 08 08:06:08 EDT 2008 | tazzntigger
The iron of my choice would be the Hakko iron. They have a double plating on their tips. The cost is relatively low and have a digital read out. They can also be locked out so that the temperatures can't be reset by the operators. This is the onl
Electronics Forum | Thu May 08 15:53:28 EDT 2008 | radab
I love my Pace ST-30. Not too expensive and works a charm. Tips are also reasonable at $6-$15.
Electronics Forum | Fri May 09 12:58:34 EDT 2008 | aisart
I would recommend you take a look at JBC if you are looking for a "good" soldering iron to work with lead free solder. Find the attached comparative graphs and before anybody asks. Yes, I am affiliated with JBC.
Electronics Forum | Fri May 09 13:25:31 EDT 2008 | ldbepurchase
we sell the Hakko type 900M-T tips that fit for 936 soldering stations for $5 only. Shipping included. Reply if interested.
Electronics Forum | Tue May 13 02:28:43 EDT 2008 | lococost
I'm not affiliated with JBC in any way, but I do agree you should take a look at them.
Electronics Forum | Mon May 19 08:18:22 EDT 2008 | davef
You should set the temperature at liquidus point of the solder used on the BGA plus 20 to 25*C. So, for tin-lead that would be ~215*C. Most lead-free solders run about ~20 to 25*C higher than that.
Electronics Forum | Wed May 21 14:57:55 EDT 2008 | slthomas
"Good morning gentlemen" Oh my. I may have to pull up a chair with some popcorn for this one.
Electronics Forum | Thu May 22 14:44:10 EDT 2008 | samir
Does your top-side preheat NEED to be that high, and so high that you are exceeding the flux manufacturers' spec? If so, what is the reason? Top-side wetting? Are you measuring this temperature at the substrate or solder joint?
Electronics Forum | Thu May 22 15:13:34 EDT 2008 | realchunks
I'm not b*tchy. You "guys" are too sensitive. I took my HR training and now know how fragile you "guys" all are. It's not your fault, it was my fault and I learned to deal with it. Go pop some popcorn.
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 12 08:01:07 EDT 2008 | mmjm_1099
Your best bet is do your homework and read all the material about lead-free. IPC home page is your best site to visit.
