Genny

We have just undertaken a pilot RoHS build in one of our facilities where
this issue was raised. The production manager was concerned that all tools,
trays, jigs, fixtures, test stations etc were Pb contaminated & may
therefore contaminate any RoHS assembly. We carried out the pilot build
changing only solder iron tips & the sponge wipes in the soldering stations.
The pilot build has been Pb tested and given the all clear.

Martin

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From: Leadfree [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Genny Gibbard
Sent: 07 July 2005 18:13
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Subject: [LF] Converting Assembly stations


If you are converting an assembly line (hand assembly) to Pb free, how much
of the equipment would you feel is re-usable, if properly cleaned, and how
much do you feel you would have to replace?
Also, any recommendations on how to clean, if you say it is cleanable?
For example, here are my thoughts and what I am not sure of:

Soldering iron base and wand    Keep or replace?
Iron tips                               Replace
Tweezers, cutters, pliers               Keep or replace?
ESD mat                 Keep or replace?
Lamp (inspection tools)         Keep
Garbage can                     Keep
work bench                      Keep

Genny

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