Electronics Forum | Wed Feb 18 11:21:14 EST 2004 | Mike Konrad
You have two choices� Change your paste or beef-up your wash chemical. I�ll let others discuss paste options but as far as wash chemical is concerned, consider chemicals specifically designed for such applications. Zestron is promoting A300 as sui
Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 19 18:59:34 EST 2004 | mikeandrus
We have the same problem here. MSL varies for the same component from different sources. It can also change throughout the lifecycle of a component from a one manufacturer. All the literature and the wonderful software solutions assume you have
Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 26 10:23:55 EST 2004 | Mike Konrad
Patrick, When you say "no-residue" what exactly do you mean? Is there truely "no-residue" or is it "no visible residue"? What type of ionic contamination results have you experienced? If you take a bare board that measures 0.0 NaCl and reflow it
Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 26 11:13:04 EST 2004 | Mike Konrad
jdomont, No-cleans are more difficult to clean than RMA�s. Even though no-cleans have a lower solids content than RMA�s, reflow and soldering profiles are normally more severe than those used for RMA. It is interesting to note that our most of our
Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 25 18:54:16 EST 2004 | Mike Konrad
A surfactant (AKA detergent) is great for OA flux removal applications. It has a good surface tension reducing property and is more easily rinsed than soaps. If using a soap or surfactant, be sure that you choose one that has a good de-foaming pack
Electronics Forum | Fri Apr 30 13:32:42 EDT 2004 | Mike
If you had a blank check, what would the ideal/dream SMT line look like? I would like to get an idea of what are the best equipment models out there. I have not been able to go to APEX and I am not sure what new stuff is out there. Basic configur
Electronics Forum | Fri May 28 16:58:15 EDT 2004 | Mike Cyr
Hi Jay, You might try calling our technical support team to get you started on sorting out these problems. I am attaching the link to our website and support page and the Email and telephone numbers. If they are unable to help you out, they can ar
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 23 14:49:36 EDT 2004 | msjohnston1
I have no experience working with the systems you listed about, however I have experience working with a GSI Lumonics SVS systems measuring solder paste. I am also in the process in looking for new equipment to replace the GSI systems that is capabl
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 30 16:31:34 EDT 2004 | aburgos
Mike: When you stated that you are looking for a different AOI to replace GSI Lumonics because of 0201 solder paste inspection. Does that mean that you have a 1X scanner and it is not giving you reliable results? Have you tried the 2X scanner from G
Electronics Forum | Sat Dec 18 12:20:59 EST 2004 | Michael
Looking at purchasing an inexpensive BGA rework machine. Saw Weller's BGA system (model 3000) a few months ago . . . seemed to work Ok. Now that I am ready to buy, read on one of their resellers website that this model is being discontinued. I am
