Electronics Forum | Tue Jun 12 18:48:49 EDT 2007 | mefloump
We seem to have an overwhelming amount of foam produced in the initial rinse portion of our wash (enough to cause it to overflow). We are using an Austin American Hydrojet Mach III Inline Cleaner. To my understanding the first rinse of the boards is
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 13 12:19:25 EDT 2007 | allwave
Brian, We had similar problem in our inline wash machine time ago. We checked everythin on equipment (filters, DI water purity, sprayers angle, etc). To make the long story short, we found out that the problem was caused by a new solder paste. This s
Electronics Forum | Fri Feb 18 20:53:36 EST 2022 | emeto
From part documentation: CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS A no clean solder system is recommended for IHLP's. If cleaning must be performed, an Isopropyl alcohol is recommended. If de-ionized Water Wash is used insure it is followed by a thorough warm air dry c
Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 14 15:45:06 EDT 2001 | davef
BOARD BAKING SCHEDULE: Bake time depends on the board thickness and construction. For laminated FR4 PCB, we bake between 6 and 24 hours at 100�C. ROOT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM: Heating moisture entrapped between the laminations of the board too quickl
Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 02 21:36:14 EDT 2006 | Chunks
It depends on the water quality of your final rinse too. Too dirty and pools of water will trap residues on your board. If let to evaporate, these residues can stay on your board.
Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 03 16:42:48 EDT 2006 | Merle
The cleaner does have a dryer, but does not remove all moisture - we can see that. It is functioning - we can see that too.
Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 03 18:35:45 EDT 2006 | russ
So what are your current drying parameters? can you adjust temp and time? is this a batch cleaner that may have some shadowing from the way it is loaded causing hot air to not hit certain boards? Russ
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 13 09:02:19 EDT 2007 | grayman
Hi Davef, I noticed that you are always answering most questions ask by people in the electronic forum. I also noticed that your reply always hit the bulls eye.You are very good. It seems that you have the experience and the knowledged in the electr
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 13 10:01:32 EDT 2007 | slthomas
Awwww, man, now we'll never hear the end of it. Actually, dave's a good guy and very knowledgeable about lots of topics to boot. There's just no overselling a guy that can appreciate foamy washwater, Cambrian fossils, and a nice Hefeweizan.
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 01 13:39:29 EDT 2008 | realchunks
I'm suprised there isn't 40 guys replying to this and that someone would use a technical forum to surf for such an easy request.
