Electronics Forum | Wed Jan 10 17:18:11 EST 2007 | flipit
I am soldering a Germanium Window with a > metalized rim to a Ni-Au plated kovar lid. The > solder joint needs to be hermetic. I am using > 80In solder washer shape preform, but am > experiencing lots of voiding when x-rayed, > although the jo
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 11 17:01:43 EST 2007 | flipit
The N2 would allow you to use less flux since the oxidation level will be reduced in an oxygen free environment. How about using adhesive to attach the lid?
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 12 08:50:38 EST 2007 | jdumont
We use the dosimeter badges and also check every morning with the machine at full power using a handheld meter around the door openings and glass just to be safe. JD
Electronics Forum | Mon Jan 15 10:28:49 EST 2007 | Earl Jr.
We use to use a malcom mixer but found it caused problems of solder/flux separation. This may be causing you problems. Earl Jr
Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 12 01:09:49 EST 2007 | Wayne
I think the best way is to the following: - to use the low temp solder paste, or - asks semi-con use low temp solder sphere to make BGA
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 19 04:16:29 EST 2007 | Rob
Hi Steve, Depends where you are in the world too - if in the UK I would go for the Topaz - easier to program & use than the GSM2, if not as good a machine. However there's a lot of 3rd party Quad support if you're in the states.
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 18 14:58:52 EST 2007 | jhaviland
Another question. Did you also use the table Mirtec provides for the desktop models? They work horribly on even a slightly unstable table, Which is what I have seen. Very outstanding machines but crippled by an employers choice of using a standa
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 18 19:45:20 EST 2007 | boodroe
Can anyone recommend software for work instructions? I am using the software with gerbers for through hole and SMT. I have tried Unisoft's software and found it to be difficult to use with gerbers. Is there software that will color code the location
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 23 02:46:48 EST 2007 | Stephen- SMT engineer trainee
Which stencil cleaners are RoHS compliant and cost effective? (We are currently using IPA for stencil cleaning, but there are some problems.So, we suggest to use VIGON SC 200?Is it good for stencil cleaning? Or any other suggestions?)
Electronics Forum | Wed Jan 24 08:12:21 EST 2007 | Hussman
Turn off Grid-Lok, turn off side clamps. Use hand inserted tooling (yeah, you may have to do some thinking here)for support. If you have vacuum, turn it on. People still use Grid-Lok?
