Solder Reflow Profiling Tips - Graping
Graping is a phenomenon which appears as un-reflowed solder particles, typically seen on the surface of the solder joint. &nbs...
Profiling Basics – Reflow Phases
Reflow profiling can be broken down into several phases. I generally use the following; Preheat Pre-reflow Reflow Cooling p style="margi...
Patty, Pete and John Confront "The Big O"
Patty, Pete, and John prepare to do battle with “The Big O.” Patty and Pete were able to squeeze in 9 holes of golf, though it was really ...
What Does Shelf Life Mean to You?
Shelf life means different things in different situations. Post something on the internet and it will last forever. Leave fresh fruit out ...
Solder Shelf Life as Explained by Eric Bastow
Shelf life of solder is a concern that is raised by customers on a somewhat regular basis. Solder pastes typically have a well defined shelf lif...
Patty and Pete: An Audit on Their Own
Folks, Patty was eating her lunch at her desk while reading Golf Digest. She had been training with weights, performing stretches, and getting less...
Tips to Speed Your Solder and Flux Selection
Today I made my rounds in the office, collecting ideas for you from our tech guys – ideas to help you speed the alloy and flux s...
Is Conductive Epoxy a Low-Temperature Alternative to Lead-Free Solder?
Conductive epoxy is a common material choice for bonding components, especially if the assembly process is temperature-sensitive. Tin-based solde...
What's Happening in the Technical Service Department
After a quick survey of a few of the technical service personnel in the office today, I put together a little snapshot of what is happening rig...
PoP Clamping Rework Nozzle
Click here for a description and video that shows a nozzle design from FINETECH which clamps down onto PoP components during rework. ...
A Day in the Life of a Tech Guy
7:40am Just got in, fired up the laptop, and made some hot chocolate. This is the best time to get a......