Process & Preparation in using Lead Free Solder

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I'm currently working in a SMT factory in China. I'd like t... - Aug 14, 2004 by

I think you are going to find it very difficult for people t... - Aug 15, 2004 by

Sources are: * Most major solder suppliers have information... - Aug 16, 2004 by davef

Daveylau

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Process & Preparation in using Lead Free Solder | 14 August, 2004

I'm currently working in a SMT factory in China. I'd like to know what preparation that I would need to change from leaded to lead free soldering. 1.Starting with the PCB production, things that I need to concern about are solder mask, Cu protection, OSP, gold plating. 2. Type of parts & paste used for SMT process. 3. Type of materials used for Wave soldering (Dip soldering). 4. Type of reflow system.

It would be really appreciate if someone can give me a clear insight of what I need to know and prepare, before going ahead with the change.

Many thanks, Dave

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KEN

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Process & Preparation in using Lead Free Solder | 15 August, 2004

I think you are going to find it very difficult for people to hand over the formula for a sucessful LF process.

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davef

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Process & Preparation in using Lead Free Solder | 16 August, 2004

Sources are: * Most major solder suppliers have information on their sites. Some, like AIM, offer seminars. * Check nemi, leadfree, and UK's Department of Trade and Industry sites * IPC and SMTA offer seminars and webcasts [IPC is sponsoring a webcast by Kay Numo on August 25, 2004]

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