Reflow Oven Sizing Spreadsheet
Folks, A short time ago, I posted on how to size a reflow oven. I mentioned that I had developed an Excel Spreadsheet to perform the calculations. The...
Soldering
Selecting a Reflow Oven Length
Should I purchase a 5-zone, 7-zone, or 10-zone oven to assemble some large boards for the new contract I just signed? Dr. Ron provides you with s...
What Changed Between IPC J-STD-004A and J-STD-004B?
Comparing and contrasting these two standards....
A Small Increase in Stencil Printing Standard Deviation Results in a Large Increase in Defects
Patty explains why quality more than pays for itself when it comes to solder paste - and she has graphs to prove it....
Real-Life Scenario of a Step-Soldering Application
We discuss how to determine the proper melting point gap between two step solders....
Fully Autonomous Vehicles Still Decades Away
Dr. Ron talks about the future of autonomous vehicles and some of the challenges ahead. Although fully autonomous vehicles are further down the road, ...
SMT Pretest Answers
Here are the answers to the SMT Pretest from my last post. Check this out to see you did?...
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Autonomous Vehicles with Require Electronics and Sensor that Can Survive Harsh Environments
While the smartphone industry worries about decreasing demand, automotive electronics is taking off with even greater demands on the electronics assem...
Productivity is King in All Types of Manufacturing Processes
Here is another installment of the popular "Patty and the Professor" blog series. Today Patty and her team tour a factory to help them impro...