Jason -

With all due respect to Mr. McMonagle, vapor phase reflow with preheating
(an integral part of many units since the mid-80's), can produce excellent
results in very dense assemblies and backplanes.  The chief advantage is its
very even heat distribution over the assemble.  The highest temperature
fluorinated liquid that I am familiar with is FC-71, which has a higher
boiling temperature than the 215C (419F), FC-70.  The FC-71 is 250C (495F).
The liquids are very expensive, but the only fluids that were/are regulated
were the secondary fluids (Freons), not the Primary fluorinated fluids since
they are not a HFC or cause any effect on the ozone, nor are they a
regulated contaminant,but that may vary at some locales.  Generally, forced
convection is the preferred reflow process, but it is not a panacea for all
applications.

If you would like to discuss some more, please feel free to contact me
offline.

Ed Valentine
Electronics Manufacturing Solutions
8612 Mourning Dove Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
Phone: (919) 270-5145, Fax: (919) 847-9971
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Website: http://www.ems-consulting.com

----- Original Message -----
From: Jason Gregory <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 8:53 AM
Subject: [TN] vapor phase reflow


> Hello techies!
>
> I am looking for anyone who has performed any qualifications on the
advantages/disadvantages of vapor phase reflow. Particularly dealing with
higher temp alloys. Is it the way to go? Is convection better? Who are the
major manufacturers? Are silicon castments to keep the bottomside components
from falling off mandatory? Any replies are GREATLY appreciated.
>
> Jason Gregory
> Production Manager
> Electrospec
> (713)784-4900
> (713)784-1194 fax
>
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