Hi Todd,
We are running our solder pot at 240 Degrees C, and are experiencing no
worsening in bridging, but considerable reduction in dross (and hence
solder expense). If pcbs are designed for manufacture correctly, bridging
shouldn't be that much of an issue.

Regards
Justin Braime - Process Engineer
Alpine Electronics of New Zealand Ltd
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> From: Todd Ness <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [TN] Wave Solder Pot Temp-63/37
> Date: Wednesday, 1 July 1998 03:00
>
> Hi,
>
> I would like to know the differences between having our solder pot
> temp for 63/37 solder at 261 Degrees C instead of 250 Degrees C. Will
> we see less bridging and better top-side flow at the higher temp? Are
> there any pros and cons for the different temperatures?
>
> Thanks,
> Todd N
>
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