Jim,

I am not sure I am getting a correct interpretation of what you are
describing here. My first reaction is to remember that a good solder joint
starts with a good mechanical connection. Also, I am not sure that you would
be able to see the solder joint good enough to determine if it was good or
not. Again, this is based on my understanding of what you describe here.

Good luck.

Richard Hamilton
Clemar Mfg. / Rain Bird
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: West, Jim [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, July 16, 1999 10:07 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      [TN] HALF SLOT ON EDGE OF PCB
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> Has anyone ever heard of 1/2 slots on a PCB edge where the 1/2 slots would
> be used to solder a nickel 1/8" tab to the PCB.  Basically the side of the
> board has a slot cut into it and that would be plated so that we can
> solder
> to it(the nickel tab will be soldered straight out from the slot, it will
> not come up from the top or bottom).  We have a customer that is thinking
> this way.  My questions is, can this be accomplished?  Can we achieve a
> good
> solder joint that's reliable, and does this sound like something that can
> be
> manufactured at a board house, and on the assembly line?  I hope this
> makes
> sense.
>
> Thanks for you help,
>
> Jim West
> Manufacturing Engineer
>
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