As far as I know there is not any standards for the process, there does not need to be as any process should be well able to meet the requirements of level 2 of IPC. I had recommended to IPC through their J standard that references to the process and the need to consider alternative finishes in the standard is a high priority.
 
If you contact SMTA in the USA they do have the SMART Group Pin in Hole Report plus video and CD ROM on the subject. The SMART Group is the European Surface Mount Trade Association.
 
 
Bob Willis
 
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----- Original Message -----
From: [log in to unmask]>ryu
To: [log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 6:35 AM
Subject: [TN] "Paste in hole" standards?

Is there any IPC standards ( design. application and inspection )  in
the "paste in hole" area  ( reflowing thru.hole parts) ?  Please let me
know which document(s)should I check if you know it.  Thanks.

Rudolph Yu

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