First I would suggest the defect on your board is a test pin dent.

For further information you may like to see my training video on alternative
solder finishes and there introduction you can get it from my office of from
Enthone OMI in the USA.


Introduction to Solderable Finishes
Duration: 40 mins

Why alternative PCB finishes
Modern assembly process
Company introduction
Cost advantages
PCB Application Methods
Assembly improvements
Testing Copper, gold, silver
Assembly Processing issues

Bob Willis
Process Engineering Consultant
Electronic Presentation Services
2 Fourth Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 4HA. England.
Tel: (44) 01245 351502
Fax: (44) 01245 496123
Home Page: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Bwillis
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