I suggest you go back to this forum archives. This subject has been
covered many times during the past year and I'm sure you will find a lot
of valuable info there. Also, I would expect Graham to give you some
info too.

Richard Blanchet
Process Engineer, screening
Viasystems Canada Inc.
tel.: (514) 694-8900, ext. 4189
fax: (514) 694-9776
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rick Thompson [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 17 juin, 1998 23:10
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      [TN] Conformal Coating?
>
> Hi Technetters,
>
> A number of our customers are starting to request more conformal
> coating of
> the PCBA's we assemble for them, and I have been given the task of
> evaluating various materials and equipment for doing this in-house
> rather
> than outsourcing it.  Specifically, I looking for any help or pointers
> I can
> get on sources of equipment, specific types (SR, etc) I should
> consider,
> environmental and health concerns and regulations, etc.  Spraying
> appears to
> be our best application method at this point.  Any comments on
> building a
> spray booth vs. purchasing a unit from one of the vendors supplying
> these
> would also be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance for any tips you might provide.
>
> Regards,
>
> Rick Thompson
> Ventura Electronics Assembly
>
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