Nick, you might want to try Jim Raby at Soldering Technology International, Inc (STI) at 256-461-9191. They are located in Madison, AL near Huntsville. They do have a web site too. Fastest way is by phone. Jon -----Original Message----- From: Nick.Sanzo [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 5:06 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] Solder Joints Hello all I am interested in knowing if anyone is aware of any possible methods or information regarding testing of solder joints. What I am looking for specifically is a way of determining the strength of a joint and a way of determining the properties (ie: thickness) of the intermetallic layer. I am not sure where to find such information. I have attempted internet searches but I have been unsuccessful. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Nick Sanzo Operations Engineering-Leitch Technologies 416-445-9640 ext. 3852 [log in to unmask] http://www.leitch.com ############################################################## TechNet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d ############################################################## 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 ############################################################## ############################################################## TechNet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d ############################################################## 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 ##############################################################