Electronics Forum | Thu May 08 15:41:07 EDT 2008 | shrek
I once took a pair of binoculars and stared at a wave solder for over an hour.
Electronics Forum | Thu May 22 14:44:10 EDT 2008 | samir
Does your top-side preheat NEED to be that high, and so high that you are exceeding the flux manufacturers' spec? If so, what is the reason? Top-side wetting? Are you measuring this temperature at the substrate or solder joint?
Electronics Forum | Tue May 27 11:29:36 EDT 2008 | muarty
A simple flux-o-meter test is a great tool to help prevent the issues you mention. A quick and effective method. If you require any further information please contact me offline.
Electronics Forum | Tue May 27 19:32:36 EDT 2008 | mobytahoe
It's all about "exercising" the flux and making sure that what is left over, is benign. When the process is correct, the residue should like like a shadow and present no pooling, lumping, etc.
Electronics Forum | Sat May 31 09:49:55 EDT 2008 | gregoryyork
physically lift board of after fluxing to visually see what is covered, or using thermal fax paper to get to see coverage works well. PROPER low residue or no residue fluxes leave benign insulating residue behind not corrosive.
Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 18 20:11:31 EDT 2008 | slthomas
"..with just a few small sidetracks" Which, when you think about it, isn't bad considering it was off-topic for the forum to begin with. :P Just pullin' yer leg. Good luck finding the Holy Grail of Wave Solder Process Dudes/Dudettes.
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 31 10:23:28 EDT 2008 | headlad
Rather than rely on either an expensive sub-contract cleaner or 'elbow grease' try somewhere in the middle. But a standard dish washer, we did and it works perfectly.
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 24 15:42:04 EDT 2008 | realchunks
Didn't Wave Master Larry go to Soltec College? Might want to look him up. I understand he is looking for work as well. Check this forum for his previous posts.
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 04 14:54:09 EDT 2008 | blnorman
J-STD-001 Table 5-1 lists the allowable impurity levels for SnPb wave solder pots.
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 01 08:10:29 EDT 2008 | scotceltic
Has anyone come across a standard or study (JEDEC, IPC) where it has the recommended shelf life outside of a dry box for immersion silver coated PCB's to prevent oxidation from affecting the soldering process (Both reflow and Wave). I know it will
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