Dear Technetters,
        We just brought in a MUST System II Solderability Tester for an
evaluation.  So far it seems like a good unit but a bit pricey.  A few
questions for the group:
1.      Does anyone else out there have this tool and how do they like
it?
2.      How does this compare to a wetting balance in ease of use, cost,
and ease of interpreting the results?
3.      Are there any other competing systems on the market?
4.      How do component manufacturers determine their product
solderability prior to sending it out the door?
5.      Does any one know of any other 'tricks of the trade' to do
solderability testing?

The J-standard for solderability testing seems quite outdated since it
specifies RMA flux and it doesn't simulate reflow soldering.  Any
comments?

Thanks for your replys.

Wade Oberle
Sr. Mfg. Engineer
Manutronics, Inc
414-947-3477
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