Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 05 02:02:51 EDT 2008 | lococost
Have you tried the alcohol based flux on your ive yet? (even if it isn't specd for leadfree). Water based flux seems more prone to solderballing. edit: why is sel ective changed to ive and alte rnative changed to native?? censorship for innovation
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 08 14:39:26 EDT 2008 | dmiller
I would have to second the opinion on the water based flux. If you don't want to deal with the solder balls, switch to an alcohol based flux. Unless you have a board that takes a while (water based tends to stay active longer), alcohol is easier to
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 11 02:00:04 EDT 2008 | chrispy1963
GR@ICS, I copied and pasted all of the thread here including the photos and sent them to our programmer for the machine. I will get back to you if he doesnt come on here himself and respond to your problem. Hopefully we will have an answer for you
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 11 10:48:06 EDT 2008 | realchunks
Too much flux will spatter and can leave balls on either side. From your pix you may too little flux. Try turning up and see. Also try hand applying your alcohol based flux and running through. Will take away a few question marks.
Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 20 12:04:06 EDT 2008 | grics
I would like to thank everyone for their help on this one...We havent had the board back at S E L E C TIVE on this yet, But I will keep all updated (if there is the care for it... Thanks again
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 29 14:20:04 EDT 2008 | jstano
What chemical is everybody using in their wave solder finger cleaner? I have tried IPA as well as some other chemicals. Any suggestions?
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 30 12:13:38 EDT 2008 | allwave
You may want to try C8502 from Kyzen Corp. I use it on our three wave solder machines with great results diluted in DI water 50%. I am an end-user like you not a sales person! You can order free samples... -George
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 31 02:40:20 EDT 2008 | JH pbf
We use Axarel 2200 as recomended by Vitronics Soltec, which is the same as we use on our MPM printes for under stencil cleaning. It is non-ozone depleating and has a high flash point. For insurance purposes we banned IPA from the shop floor some
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 31 07:53:34 EDT 2008 | ck_the_flip
Jon, Does Axarel 2200 leave minimal residue or clumps on the wiper paper area? Also, what is your wipe frequency on a typical board?
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 01 09:44:42 EDT 2008 | pjc
Try Zestron Vigon RC 101. This mixes with tap water. Electrovert does not recommend DI water due to its corrosive nature. http://www.zestron.com/fileadmin/zestron/overviews-tis/usa/ti/ti-vigon-rc101-usa.pdf
