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...
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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. ...
Tech Seconds with Phil Zarrow: Choosing a Solder Paste Supplier
In this installment of Tech Seconds, Phil discusses important considerations for selecting a solder paste supplier. ...
Tech Seconds with Phil Zarrow: Paste Storage & Handling: Leftover Paste
Phil Zarrow explains how to store the unused portion of an open container of solder paste, and what to do with the leftover solder paste that's al...
Tech Seconds with Phil Zarrow: Solder Paste Storage & Handling: Ambient Temperatures
Indium Corporation’s Tech Seconds video series answers electronics assembly industry’s most commonly asked question in 60 seconds or less....
Avoid the Void®: An Introduction to Indium10.1HF Solder Paste
Brook Sandy-Smith, Technical Support Engineer for PCB Assembly Materials, and Phil Zarrow introduce Indium Corporation’s new halogen-free, no-cl...
Importance of Profiling a Reflow Oven
Trying to select and develop the proper reflow profile? This video explores the differences between the three main profile types. ...