Larry,

Trying to save money no matter how much it costs is pandemic.

David A. Douthit
Manager
LoCan LLC


Larry Russell wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> Three new sets of reliability problems in  a day? Maybe the trend for always cheaper PCB's includes some quality issues?
> Don't guess this is the last time getting more for less causes problems.
> Personal results may vary.
>
> Larry Russell
> CWI.com.tw
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tempea, Ioan [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 11:45 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [TN] Cleaning of BGA sites after component removal
>
> Hi Technos,
>
> I don't know why, but lately we get more BGA rework contracts. Some
> customers come with batches of 40 boards, which I find huge for rework lots.
>
> And we noticed that it takes a lot of time and solder wick to clean the
> pads. Not to mention the scratched solder mask and the pads coming out of
> the substrate.
>
> What other cleaning methods or tools are there?
>
> Many thanks,
> Ioan
>
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