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Lead-free no-clean solder paste offers a variety of benefits
20 September 2006, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

Kester's Enviromark 918 (EM918) is a lead-free, halide-free, no-clean air or nitrogen, reflowable solder paste with probable residues and superior activity. According to the manufacturer, its clear residue, ...
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Soldering tips for the 'lead-free' process
26 July 2006, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

Soldering is based on the ability of different metals to dissolve or diffuse into each other and to cause an electrical connection at lowest resistance and mechanical fixing. Flux is used to dissolve ...
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Reliable lead-free wave and SMT processes
22 February 2006, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

As the lead-free transition gains momentum, many engineers are striving to set up wave solder and SMT processes that maintain production yields that also offer reliable assemblies. Much has been written ...
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Lead-free SMT soldering defects - how to prevent them
22 February 2006, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

The change from 63/37 eutectic to lead-free solder need not increase defects provided the new process is understood. This article examines the reflow process and the characteristics of different solders ...
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Lead-free soldering and tools
19 October 2005, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

Following the EC's directive to ban lead from electronic goods, there has been much progress in the move towards lead-free soldering technology. New alloys are being developed, and in general, their melting ...
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Placement technology provides greater throughput
27 July 2005, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

The FX-1 is a flexible and high-speed assembly platform, capable of achieving a throughput of 25 000 cph (IPC 9850). This machine, manufactured by Juki, is said to be unique in design with its compact ...
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Well-controlled soldering for better products
15 June 2005, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

Weller produces a growing generation of temperature-controlled stations and tools. Becoming more powerful, faster, intelligent and reliable than before, these small stations easily connect to a variety ...
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Lead-free solder for service and repair
26 January 2005, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

The Weller Handy Reel with lead-free solder wire is suited for service and repair on lead-free soldered PCBs and electronic devices. The ESD-safe Handy Reel facilitates the daily routine of soldering ...
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Micro soldering station is digitally controlled
17 November 2004, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

The Weller Micro Repair Station (WMRS) is a soldering station designed for fine pitch work. Equipped with software-controlled digital electronics, the WMRS was developed especially for industrial production ...
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Two-head pick-and-place machine is speedy
17 November 2004, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

Juki's flexible and high-speed assembly platform, the FX-1, is capable of achieving a throughput of 25 000 cph (IPC 9850). The machine is unique in design with its compact and simple X/Y-Axis drive system. ...
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Lead-free soldering and tools
28 July 2004, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

In the interests of pollution prevention, starting from 1 July 2006, the European Community laws have mandated use of only lead-free solders for electronic goods. Weller has a long experience with lead-free ...
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