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Can a Wave Solder Air Knife Cause Defects?
Can a wave solder machine air knife be the cause of solder joint defects? Just what is a wave solder machine air knife used for?
Phil Zarrow, ITM Consulting With over 35 years experience in PCB assembly, Phil is one of the leading experts in SMT process failure analysis. He has vast experience in SMT equipment, materials and processes.
Jim Hall, ITM Consulting A Lean Six-Sigma Master Blackbelt, Jim has a wealth of knowledge in soldering, thermal technology, equipment and process basics. He is a pioneer in the science of reflow.
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A co-worker and I were just discussing solving some flux impregnation issues using an air knife after spray flux application. We are of course fighting hole-fill with OSP issues. He has seen this drive the flux further into small holes prior to pre-heat.
Les Beller, Echostar Technologies Corp.
Just listened to discussion on the answer to "Can a Wave Solder Air Knife Cause Defects?" and I want to commend Jim and Phil on their answer to this question, they are right on, air knives do not cause defects but highlight the weakness of the wetting process.
Nice job from an old wave solder air knife process engineer.
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Les Beller, Echostar Technologies Corp.
Nice job from an old wave solder air knife process engineer.
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