The increasing use of lead-free solder has introduced a new set of process parameters when setting up wave solder equipment for effective soldering. Determining the proper flow characteristics of the ...
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Transition Automation, the manufacturer of Permalex Edge metal squeegees, holder systems and advanced self-cleaning squeegee systems, has announced a new product enhancement: 'Sharp Edge', designed to ...
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The range of soldering iron tips from Plato is lead-free and RoHS compliant, and provides variants to fit all of the most popular brands of soldering iron stations, including Hakko, Weller, Pace, Hexagon...
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Speedline Technologies recently announced the debut of its next generation MPM printer, the Momentum. This general purpose printer features a number of technologically advanced features common with ...
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Speedline Technologies has received the New Product Introduction award from Circuits Assembly magazine for Electrovert's Intelligent Flux Control (IFC) with RunMax technology. Presented in the reflow ...
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The WD 1000HPT soldering station from Weller features the new 120 W high-power WP 120 soldering iron. The soldering iron combines a compact, powerful heating element with a replaceable soldering tip. ...
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Transition Automation has introduced an Electronic Self-Cleaning Metal Squeegee System. This system provides a solution to the problem of solder paste dripping and clogging onto squeegees, with resulting ...
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With the move to lead-free processes and solder pastes, many lower quality squeegees are increasingly found wanting. Transition Automation’s Permalex squeegees are infused with polymer lubricant, which ...
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Two main considerations should be made in choosing a proper tip shape; namely, access to the solder joint and maximum wetted contact of the tip point with the joint member to be soldered. There are a ...
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The European RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) regulation is forcing the electronics industry to transition to lead-free soldering. Electronic production and rework facilities are currently reviewing ...
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For many years now, SMT, in Wertheim, Germany, has placed much importance on low energy consumption. With the updating of its product range, the company has applied its energy-saving policy, thanks to ...
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In addition to having a high melting point, lead-free solders are very aggressive towards metallic materials. Adapting the soldering parameters to the new process conditions required for lead-free soldering ...
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