In a message dated 8/12/00 6:26:34 AM EST, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< Steve,

         Regards the deepth  of you bord into the wave,used to  have a similar
 problem with  several  "hard" to solder PWBs. Some bright spark introduced
 us to "Board stiffners" that clip onto the leading and trailing edge  of the
 assembly. The extra height of these on the front of the PWB definatly lowers
 the stress levels as they  go through.

         P Tremewen.... >>

Hi Peter!

I use stiffeners quite a bit...but with this particular board there's right
angle connectors on both the leading and trailing edge...bummer!

-Steve Gregory-

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