Electronics Forum | Tue Sep 16 16:16:12 EDT 2008 | ck_the_flip
Yes, this scenario is fine. However, BGAs are a different story since the ball is the bulk of the solder joint. In this case, you MUST run a "hybrid profile". Look it up in the fine SMTNet archives (keyword: hybrid profile). I have "been there an
Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 19 21:31:15 EDT 2008 | trynders
Thanks for the response guys! The parts are being sent to a local lab as we speak. I'll let you know the results when I get them. I am not sure the purpose of the copper band, but the black around the band is just shadowing from how I took the pi
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 02 17:55:16 EDT 2008 | davef
~le sigh~ makes a good point about forcing bent leads into the solder, letting the solder cool, and releasing the force on the lead. On the other hand, reforming leads of components prior to assembly is dangerous, also, because the "bending of a lead
Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 17 14:26:39 EDT 2008 | hegemon
We use Mirtec MV-7s for post SMT inspection of solder joints as well. The artistry is in the program debug. We are very pleased with the solder inspections provided by these machines, and technology having advanced bit, most every AOI machine has t
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 16 11:15:53 EDT 2008 | davef
A good solder connection with heavy ground plane requires: * Plenty of heat [Is the preheater located too far from the wave? Whenever you look at board temperature, there is a sharp decrease in temperature between the preheater and the wave.] * Conta
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 05 18:39:06 EST 2008 | joeherz
Hello, We have recently installed a selective soldering machine and are seeing some voiding/cratering in random locations. We have done some basic experimenting with fluxing parameters, preheat and dwell times but haven't been able to eliminate it.
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 11 19:41:06 EST 2008 | gregoryyork
Thats the problem residual residue from HASL fluxes Lead free especially are worse.Very hygroscopic and out gass and produce dewetting as well over wave soldered boards especially. Leave iron on blown joint and will after several seconds fizz and pop
Electronics Forum | Sun Nov 09 21:52:26 EST 2008 | phomann
Hi, I have acquired a Fisnar I&500 Solder Robot that has not come with the expected manuals and software. The machine is a 2001 vintage. CAn anyone help me with obtaining the operating/service manuals for the base unit. I have managed to get the m
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 15 12:31:06 EST 2009 | wavemasterlarry
Well I finally got the power turned back on at my house. Guess they only let ya slide so long without paying the bill. I still say 4 months is OK - especially inthe winter time. But requardless, wave soldering 0402s is nuts. Getting adhsive to fi
Electronics Forum | Mon Jan 19 08:37:16 EST 2009 | lkpdsund
Hello all! We possess a speedline electrovert omniflo 7 reflow oven at my site. Last week we examined how the solder profile was affected by fan-speed and by providing the soldering process with compressed air(O2) or nitrogen(N2). We also ran the sa
