This is not a happy situation, IMHO. The diameter of the holes is not a
major problem but having wicking into the connector is. Could you not
change the make of connector? None of the D-type connectors I've used in
the past from 9 - 39 pins has allowed this to happen.

If you have flux penetrating as high as the contacts, a) it could cause
loss of electrical contact, b) it could cause corrosion where the gold
plating is damaged through wear, c) it would not be harmless as it would
not have reached full soldering temperature.

My guess is, take urgent action.

Brian

Olivia Mc Dermott wrote:
> Hi,
> We are having some problems with excess flux on a D-Type connector when
> processed through our wave solder operation.
> The problem is the holes on the PCB are larger than required and the
> pins on
> the connector are hollow.
> Can anyone advise and forseeable problems with functionality of the
> connector? The flux is 'Cobar 380 Low Residue/Halide free/No Clean.
> I hope I have supplied enough information for you to make a judgement.
> Thanks
>
>
>
>
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