I installed the first OA (misnomer, WS is better) full scale
wave-soldering production line in Switzerland (if not in Europe) as long
ago as 1965. The company in question is still using it,four soldering
machines later. I have since aided in many others, throughout the world.
Advantages of WS:
- better quality soldering with fewer rejects
- more tolerant of poorly solderable components
- widest operating window
- no expensive cleaning products
- minimal pollution from overall process
- lowest production costs
Disadvantages:
- requires good process control
- unforgiving of errors
- good quality cleaning equipment rarer than you think
- flux itself is fairly corrosive
Summary:
- requires a serious approach and qualification
- with this proviso, this is the way to go.

Brian

Dehoyos, Ramon wrote:
>                 Hi Technetters:
>                 Has anybody done a comparison study of RMA/OA fluxes for wavesolder?  Or any personal experiences in this regard will be appreciated.
>                 Thanks in Advance
>                 Ramon
>
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