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SMTnet Express, January 30, 2014, Subscribers: 26500, Members: Companies: 13561, Users: 35693

Going Lead Free With Vapor Phase Soldering - Lead Free Is Still a Challenge For Major Industries.

by Andreas Thumm; IBL-Löttechnik GmbH

As of today, the electronic industry is aware of the requirements for their products to be lead free. All components are typically available in lead free quality. This comprises packages like BGAs with BGA solder balls to PCB board finishes like HASL. The suppliers are providing everything that is needed. It is harder to get the old tin leaded (SnPb) components for new applications today, than lead free ones.

So why has not everybody changed over fully yet and how can the challenges be overcome?

A big concern in this transition process is reflow soldering. The process temperatures for lead free applications became much higher. Related with this is more stress for all the components. It affects the quality and reliability of the electronic units and products...

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TruView - Fully Modular X-Ray System

The first flexible and scalable x-ray solution...

in: Inspection

by: Creative Electron

The Spectrum™ II
Fluid Dispenser (new!)

High speed, high accuracy, scalable...

in: Dispensing

by: Asymtek

LOCTITE HF 212
Solder Paste

Halogen-free, wide process window...

in: Solder Materials

by: Henkel

GF-125 HC/HT - 5-Zone Convection Reflow Oven (new!)

Economical US-made, for medium runs....

in: Reflow

by: DDM Novastar

BTU Dynamo
Reflow Oven

Excellent temperature & gas flow uniformity...

in: Reflow

by: BTU

ZESTRON® EYE
Monitoring System

Ensures a stable and reliable cleaning...

in: Cleaning

by: ZESTRON

MAX II High Precision Fluid Dispenser

A compact, high-accuracy system with PCD pump...

in: Dispensing

by: GPD Global

EXCEN PRO High Speed
Modular Mounter

World's highest area productivity...

in: Pick & Place

by: SAMSUNG

Electronic Manufacturing Equipment Market #183 - SMT / PCB Mfg Assets

February 25 - 27

by: GoIndustry DoveBid

Jabil - Surplus Late Model SMT Equipment, and Plastics Support Equipment, Robots...

February 12 - 13

by: X-Line Asset Management

Electrovert Vectra 450/F Wave Solder

in: Wave Solder
Equipment

IBE SMT Equipment

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Crown Simplimatic Reflow Exit Conveyor

in: Conveyors

PPM

all marketplace listings

Electrovert Bravo 8105
Reflow Oven

in: Reflow Ovens

JMW Enterprises

all marketplace listings

Fuji NXT M3s and M6s
Chipshooters

in: Chipshooters / Chip Mounters

smtXtra

all marketplace listings

A Guide to Troubleshooting Precision Cleaning Problems - Free Online Webinar

Online | February 20 | by: ZESTRON Corporation - Insight to why it is important to fully clean electronic assemblies...

IPC APEX EXPO 2014

Las Vegas, NV, USA | March 25 - 27 | by: IPC More than 400 exhibitors showing equipment, materials, services for electronics manufacturing...

National Electronics Week 2014

Birmingham, UK | April 8 - 10 | by: NEW Events Ltd - UK's number one electronics exhibition...

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Industry Associations Events

SMTA - Surface Mount Technology Association is a non-profit international association of companies and individuals (totalling 4,000) involved in all aspects of advanced electronics assembly, surface mount and related technologies.

Membership Info | SMTA Certification | Bookstore

Next Event: Webtorial - Head in Pillow Causes & Process Solutions - February 5 & 12

IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries is a US-based trade association dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its nearly 2,600 member companies which represent all facets of the electronic interconnection industry, including design, printed wiring board manufacturing and electronics assembly.

Membership Info | Training & Certification Programs | Standards & Publications - Online Store

Next Event: IPC Designer Certification sessions (CID and CID+) in conjunction with IPC APEX EXPO 2014 - March 21 - 23

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