In a message dated 02/01/2000 7:31:16 AM Central Standard Time,
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<< Hi Everyone,
    While you are answering Gabriela ,
 Could someone please also tell me what Hot Bar Soldering is.  This is my
frist time hearing those words. I don't need a lot just a brief statement
will do just fine.
 Thanks for your time
 Nancy T.  >>

Hi Nancy!

It's just what the name implies. Basically a machine that uses a heated bar
to reflow and perform the solder connection. The bar can either made of
metal, or a ceramic material. (I've heard ceramic bars are more even in heat
and require less maintenance). There's a page that has a few different
machines that you can look at, and describes the uses for each machine. It's
at: http://www.microjoin.com/pages/hotbar.html#6

-Steve Gregory-

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