LIVE@APEX part 2 - Solder Paste
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Solder Paste
Reflow Profiling for Next Generation Solder Paste Alloys - SMTAi
This post discusses reflow profiling and the two different profiles that are commonly used in the SMT industry....
Stages of a Reflow Profile: Part IV
The cool down rate of a profile can affect the grain structure of a solder joint, thus determining the mechanical strength of the solder joint....
Indium Mailbag – Solder Paste Shelf Life
Today's Indium Mailbag question asks about the storage of indium-contained solder paste at a temperture well below the recommended temperature of ...
Stages of a Reflow Profile: Part III
What is the ideal time-above liquidus during solder reflow? Too long or too short can cause dewetting and charring, or not allow the intermetalli...
Stages of a Reflow Profile: Part II
The second stage of a reflow profile activates the flux in the solder paste and prepares the solder for reflow. This can be a critical stage...
Stages of a Reflow Profile: Part I
It is important to understand the different stages of a reflow profile and how they can affect the end solder joint. ...
Does Solder Paste's "Five Ball Rule" Remain Valid in SMT Today?
Re-exploring solder paste's "five ball rule" in SMT stencil printing....
Tips for Successfully Using Vacuum Reflow Ovens in SMT Soldering
Vacuum Reflow can help reduce voiding in SMT assembly but the process varies from conventional convection reflow. Here's how to achieve the&...
How to Manage Worst-Case Shipping Scenarios
Indium Corporation’s Brook Sandy-Smith and Phil Zarrow outline good shipping practices. ...
Tech Seconds with Phil Zarrow: Choosing a Solder Paste
In this installment, Phil reviews the initial steps in identifying the best solder paste to meet your needs. ...