Electronics Forum | Fri May 17 08:43:46 EDT 2013 | fredcalkins
If you have Flexhead nozzles you need to be careful that whatever solvent you use does not attack the gasket adhesive. I might try a couple of drops of a spray like WD-40 or LPS. Let it soak for a few minutes and blow it out with compressed air. Repe
Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 28 12:08:02 EDT 2010 | tjg
Our latest designs are flip chip on flex based and we have issues with delamination/blistering. We know it is related to our vapor solvent (n-Propyl Bromide based) attacking an inner layer adhesive. Has anyone else ever heard of something like this?
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 26 14:03:55 EDT 2002 | Randy V
There are allot of issue to washing that need to be considered before you purchase a washer. But to answer your question regarding ultrasonic cleaning: 1. Ultrasonics with the correct frequency will not damage most components. Washing in general can
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 21 08:25:23 EDT 2004 | fcox
What are the most common solvents/processes being used to clean paste from metal stencils? Any heat?
Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 14 06:54:02 EDT 2005 | teera
hi! below are the item need to check: 1)top plate condition(under screen squeegee). 2)under screen clean contact position(with stencil) 3)make sure the thickness of wiper paper not so thick(not over 6o gm)becaue it will effect the vacuum suction. 4)s
Electronics Forum | Thu Feb 10 13:54:22 EST 2000 | Kris W
Hi All, We are in the process of converting from RMA solder paste to no-clean process across the shop. This will allow me to carry my semi-aqueous cleaner out of the building and set it ablaze using the terpenes as the fire water. Then I can go ab
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 01 08:34:06 EST 2004 | fcox
What I am really after is what is recommended to clean the paste from the stencil. What works best? What is really used in common practice?
Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 22 07:35:02 EDT 2004 | davef
Most glue suppliers recommend chemicals and methods for removing the product from stencils. What does yours suggest? Further, search the fine SMTnet Archives for background discussion.
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 05 17:29:53 EST 2004 | Steve Stach
Most metal stencils today are cleaned with a water based cleaning solution. 3 choices are most typical: (1) Water only for water-soluble paste (2) Water + Organic for rosin and no-clean (low residues. This affords lower temperatures and is easier t
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 21 17:49:52 EDT 2004 | jsk
problem: Too many solvents and boards are not clean Flux remains on the board after vapor degreaser and "Powdery" white residue after vapor degreasing Flux type is kester 186 Process: hand solder High Temp alloy, spot clean after hand solder e