In a message dated 03/08/2000 12:29:11 PM Central Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << Hi all, What is a general quideline in perimeter clearance around BGAs for Rework. Thanks in Advance. Tom >> Hi Tom! I just went out and measured how much room I needed for my rework nozzles (I've got a OK machine) and I can get by with as little as .125"...I don't know about other nozzles though. -Steve Gregory- ############################################################## TechNet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c ############################################################## To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the body: To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TECHNET <your full name> To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TECHNET ############################################################## Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information. If you need assistance - contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ##############################################################