As part of an analysis of the status of lead-free soldering National
Physical Laboratory in the UK is undertaking a short survey, and would
be grateful if you would spare a few minutes to answer a few questions.

The SMART Group is providing five Integrative CD-ROMs to the first survey
forms returned in this industry co-operation on lead free.

A full set of the survey results will be published on the email forum when
they are completed and posted on the SMART Group Web Site.

Please send,  FAX (44) 0181 943 7160) or E-mail ([log in to unmask])
this form the NPL after first completing the survey.

(Please place an (X) next to your answer to each of the following
questions.)

1.Are you aware of lead-free soldering as an issue in the industry?
Yes
No

1a)If yes, how did you become aware?
Via Customers
Trade Associations
Suppliers
Trade Press
Scientific Meetings

2.Are you aware of the impact that lead-free soldering might have on
the assembly of PCBs?

Yes
No

2a )If yes, how did you become aware?
Via Customers
Trade Associations
Suppliers
Trade Press
Scientific Meetings
Others

2b)If yes, do you know what the impact might be on:-
Equip purchase/modifications
PCB assembly/processing
Any materials compatibility
Reliability of the assembly

3.Do you know where you can obtain lead-free materials?
Solders
Components with lead-free terminations
Pb-free finished boards

(Please place a (X) next to your answer to each of the questions.)

4.If you were to require help/advice on any lead-free soldering  issues,
where would you go?

Customers
Trade Associations
Research Technical Organisations (e.g. NPL, ITRI)
Universities
Government Departments (e.g. Department of Trade & Industry)
Others

5.Are you currently undertaking any activities relating to lead-free
soldering?
Yes
No

5a )If yes, are you:
Gathering information
Undertaking test/trials
Undertaking pilot processing
Making saleable product

6.Do you know of any existing, or impending legislation relating to
lead-free soldering?
Yes
No

6a)If yes, how did you become aware?
Via Customers
Trade Associations
Trade Press
Component Equipment Suppliers
Scientific Meetings

7.Which of the following applies to your business?
Employees?
<50
50-250
>250
Industry Served?
Space/aerospace
IT/Computers Consumer
Telecommunications
Household Goods
Other

(Please place a (X) next to your answer to each of the questions.)

8.Which of the following best describes your business?
Solder Supplier
Bare Board Manufacturer
PCB Assembler
Recycler
Component Supplier
Equipment Supplier
Other

9.Are you interested in further information on the lead-free soldering
issue?
Yes
No

10.Would you be willing to discuss the above information in more detail?
Yes
No

Company Information  (Optional)
Name
Position
Company
Address
Tel
Fax
E-mail

Bob Willis
SMART Group, UK
Email: [log in to unmask]
Web Page: www.bobwillis.co.uk

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