Victor,
Solder mask can be impacted by the application of the final finish. Gold,
for example, is a very harsh plating process on solder mask.  So chemical
compatibility between the solder mask and the finish applied can be an
issue.

If the solder mask is not fully cured or completely cross linked prior to
exposure to these plating baths, the process fluids can be absorbed into
the polymer matrix where they are not found by conventional ROSE testing.
They come out later with disastrous results.


Doug Pauls
Principal Materials and Process Engineer
Rockwell Collins

On Mon, Oct 5, 2015 at 11:04 AM, Victor Hernandez <
[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Now, I understand that there are many solder mask vendors globally.   What
> I am not clear on is why does raw card surface finish impact SM
> performance.   Besides adhesions properties and HDI.   Any comments and/or
> papers out there...
>
> Victor,
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Stadem, Richard D.
> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 10:19 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [TN] Solder mask removal, SMOBC
>
> Yes, and they would have the proper environmental controls and safety
> equipment, etc.
> Even if you attempted to remove it using a conformal coat blaster, you
> still have the safety issues to deal with. You don't want to breathe that
> stuff.
> Excuse me while I go outside for a cigarette.
> Odin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ed Popielarski [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 10:16 AM
> To: TechNet E-Mail Forum; Stadem, Richard D.
> Subject: RE: Solder mask removal, SMOBC
>
> In addition to Richard's sage advice and rationalization is the fact they
> are set up to deal with harsh chemistry like this and probably do so on a
> regular basis.
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Stadem, Richard D.
> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 5:36 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [TN] Solder mask removal, SMOBC
>
> Perhaps you can ask your board fabricator? I would imagine they have
> methods for doing this. Perhaps also they may be able to do it for you
> cheaper than you could set yourself up to do it? Doesn't hurt to ask.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Victor Hernandez
> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 6:52 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [TN] FW: Solder mask removal, SMOBC
>
> Fellow TechNetters:
>
> I did not receive very much feedback on my initial inquiry. Therefore, I
> ask again. Additionally I also ask if Solder mask and conformal coating the
> same Product/Term (IPC-7711.21 section 2.3.1. I want to removal/strip
> solder mask. At this point I do not known the solder mask vendor or type.
>
> Victor,
>
> From: Hernandez, Victor G
> Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 10:56 AM
> To: TechNet E-Mail Forum
> Cc: Hernandez, Victor G
> Subject: Solder mask removal
>
> Fellow TechNetters:
>
> I have been asked to see if that is a satisfactory method for
> removing/stripping solder mask from sample coupons chemically and/or
> mechanically.
>
> Victor,
>
>
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