Hi Mark: First of all it doesn't make sense why the customer wants to
use a leadfree solder on a leaded (C360 brass)  component. It won't be
RoHS compliant. What is there reason for asking for leadfree solder?

However if ours is not to question why then give them what they are
asking for; leadfree solder. 

You may have oxidized parts and need a stronger flux/deoxidizer. As a
test try dipping a few in 5% sulfuric acid for 20-30 seconds at room
temp, rinse well with cold water and dry immediately. 
See if they wet better. If they do then use the acid predip or a
stronger fluxing agent. If they don't you could always tin plate them
along with a copper or nickel barrier plate and solder to the tin. 

                                                        	
	
Regards
	
Michael Barmuta
	
Staff Engineer
	
Fluke Corp.
	
Everett WA
	
425-446-6076

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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mark Clark
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 6:52 AM
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Subject: [TN] PB-Free Solder and Brass

I have a customer that is required to use a Lead Free solder to attach
some
brass components (battery contacts) to a PCB.  What he is experiencing
is
the brass will not tin using this solder.  Anyone have any suggestions:



Solder required for use:

Cookson Electronics - Alpha Cleanline 7000

Alloy 96.5Sn 3.0Ag 0.5Cu

Flux: P2



The contact material is:

360Brass



His customer is in a rush for these components, and is demanding the
Pb-free
be used.



BTW - the good old fashion No-clean and Rosin (both of these have lead
in
them) work great.



TIA

Mark Clark

Avalon Engineering, LLC

2179 Fourth Street, Suite 2D

PO Box 10789

White Bear Lake, MN 55110-0789

Phone: 651-426-8599 x202

Fax: 651-426-4418

mailto:[log in to unmask]

www.avalon-us.com




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