Thanks Paul

I suspect that the stainless steel is a low grade, because I have always
believed that stainless was the best material after titanium, cost no object.

Of course, using that style of flux is problematic due to the need for
thorough cleaning.  We will be trialing alternatives also.


Next call is to the flux supplier.

N

At 08:06 02/01/98 +1100, you wrote:
>Hi Nic
>Do you mean the A 857 went through SS ?
>I thought that's the standard .
>I'd have my doubts about the PVC , even if it would hold , smallest
>prick would kill this solution . I've seen rust under chrome too often .
>Ti coating over the steel perhaps next , after that one of the Ti
>Nitride coatings used on HSS mill bits, it's a ceramic in fact, there
>are three types .
>
>See you                          Paul
>
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>>From:  Nicholas Kane[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
>>Sent:  Wednesday, December 31, 1997 8:44 PM
>>To:    [log in to unmask]
>>Subject:       [TN] Flux Corrosivity
>>
>>I have recently had a problem with a flux corroding the flux tank in one of
>>my wavesolder machines.  The flux in use is Alpha 857, which is an OA that
>>is so aggressive I think we could solder a brick.
>>
>>Can anyone tell what is the material of choice to construct a flux tank for
>>these OA fluxes.  Will PVC coating be acceptable?
>>
>>
>>Nicholas Kane
>>Axion Australasia
>>Suite 3, 651 Canterbury Road
>>Surrey Hills
>>Victoria 3127 Australia
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