IMHO exposed copper needs to be repaired. I have seen instances where the solder mask continues to flake off after wave soldering and starts to affect reliability. Not to mention the risks of fluxes entrapment or the oxidation when the copper is left exposed to the elements.
Kathy
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the solder mask continues to flake off after wave soldering and starts to affect
reliability. Not to mention the risks of fluxes entrapment or
the oxidation when the copper is left exposed to the elements. </DIV>
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