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Victor Hernandez <[log in to unmask]>
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   Is there a solder mask matrix by vendor stated which solder mask is compatible with which raw board/card final surface finish, besides with experience.   Does the solder mask literature makes reference to this finish application?   Can a raw board supplier inadvertently use the wrong SM due to cost.?   Is there a test for solder mask beside the Peel/Scratch Test.

Victor,

From: Douglas Pauls [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2015 12:01 PM
To: TechNet E-Mail Forum; Hernandez, Victor G
Subject: Re: [TN] Solder mask type versus raw board/card finish

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]<mailto:[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,

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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>] On Behalf Of Stadem, Richard D.
Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 10:19 AM
To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[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]<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.

Ed Popielarski
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-----Original Message-----
From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>] On Behalf Of Stadem, Richard D.
Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 5:36 AM
To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[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.

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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>] On Behalf Of Victor Hernandez
Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 6:52 AM
To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[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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