Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 21 09:12:42 EDT 2017 | emeto
I would start with checking the flux amount and trace and the thermal profile(preheating is important) for this assembly. Then I would consider changing to another flux and run it again.
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 17 08:57:39 EST 2005 | russ
No clean and foam fluxing is not a very good process from my experience. I know that the flux manufacturers claim that they are suitable but I am not sure what "suitable" means. I would bet that you have very inconsistant flux coverage. How often
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 17 21:46:48 EST 2005 | C. Kolokoy
With DIP type components, a sub-par fluxing method (foaming a no-clean), and a chip wave where one is not needed are formulas for bridging and insufficient wetting. If you have SMD's on the wave solder side of the board greater than 0603, and no SOT
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 05 11:36:30 EST 2002 | William Guatemala
Have you check the flux gravity lately? If not, Check the flux gravity every 6 hours to make sure proper parameters are meet. Here is a list of things that may cause your solder ball problems; Excecive heat, defective fixtures, preheating temperature
Electronics Forum | Mon Dec 02 18:01:12 EST 2002 | GSW
Hi, Try to check if there is water absorbed in the flux or the humidity around the wave area. possibly plating on barrels that might be damaged?
Electronics Forum | Fri Apr 06 08:36:13 EDT 2001 | Cal
Sorry about the double post.........my Vanna White spell check crapped out on the first reply.
Electronics Forum | Mon Dec 02 17:02:28 EST 2002 | Vince Whipple
Steve, I agree with the recommendation to check the temperature. This is the first place to go. Is this an IPA or water based Noclean? What is the topside temp of the assembly at the effected areas? If you are too cold you will have a tendency to hav
Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 09 11:56:01 EDT 2005 | Rob
We sometimes use a peelable mask the the PCB manufacturer (board house) adds as part of their process. It may seem an expensive option but avoids: Raising P/o's for tape/peelable mask as consumables booking & inspection Booking out to the shop floo
Electronics Forum | Thu May 29 17:48:00 EDT 2003 | jonfox
As far as I know, the limitations apply to to the manufacturing components, not the equipment per say. At this point there is no set date for the US at the national level. Basically our government is run by big businesses and their effect on our na
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 24 12:39:59 EDT 2007 | hussman
I would say no, unless your machine is in extremeconditions. You may want to check your flux / preheat out as well. If you are leaving a lot of flux on the board at wave, it may be boiling - which can cause solder balls.
