After each cycle.  The residue manifests only after the wave solder cycle.

It did come off with swabs and Microcare - but we don't want to make a habit
of it - we're talking hundreds of boards.  The Product Assurance Lab ruled
out ionic contamination, but why only on the OSP boards?  We run HASL and
NiAu through the same processes with no residues.

It must be a reaction of the chemistries with the OSP I would think.

Thanks Guy for hearing me out and taking time to give this thought.

Regards,

Janice Pelchat

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Guy Ramsey [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2000 7:58 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: [TN] OSP boards and White residue
>
> Do you clean after each solder cycle or only after the wave solder cycle?
>
>  Guy Ramsey
> American Competitiveness Institute
> Senior Lab Technician / Instructor
> 610 362-1200 ext 107
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Pelchat, Janice
> Sent: Friday, October 20, 2000 1:04 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [TN] OSP boards and White residue
>
>
> I read through some archives on OSP boards but didn't find as much as I
> think I may need.
>
> We have OSP boards that are run through topside reflow, bottomside reflow,
> wave solder processes.  These processes use water based pastes/fluxes.
> (Which I gather may be the cause of the residue?)
>
> The residue we see is not very prominent - seems to "outline" or shadow
> the
> circuitry if you will.
>
> What are other experiences with OSP finishes and white residues?   Do you
> let go as is?  The residue is permanent and does not come off with
> Proclean
> or aqueous wash.
>
> Jan Pelchat
>
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