Maribel:
                The best way is to certify your vendors so that you do not
have to do any testing at all. Keep a record of incoming parts manufactured
dates, specially if they are going to be stored. Parts oxidized over time
and become hard to solder. Check parts for solderability when they come in
if they were manufactured after a specified period of time. My two cents.
Good luck.

        Regards,
        Ramon


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Maribel Espinoza-Hoover [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 4:16 PM
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> Subject:      [TN]
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> Pros / Cons of attempting implementation of J-STD-002 Solderability tests
> for components leads, terminations, lugs, etc...
> Where do you think would be the best step of the process to be implemented
> at, should it be a formal process for all incoming material or is it
> better
> if implemented only as an internal control for stored components < within
> facility >.  In reality, how feasible is it for a vendor to supply a
> solderability certificate along with the purchased components?
>
> Regards
>
> Maribel Espinoza-Hoover
> QE
> LaBarge Inc / Electronics Division
> (918) 459-2200
>
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