Jim, Could you point me to some references in support of your comment: "The evidence now shows irrefutably that major scientific problems remain to be solved before elimination of lead from solder is possible or even environmentally desirable." I would like to read some of this irrefutable evidence. Regards, Elizabeth Elizabeth Elias Benedetto Senior Member Technical Staff Materials Technology & Reliability Compaq Computer Corp. (281) 518-1141 [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Jim Smith [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2000 12:18 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [LF] IPC Seeking Volunteers to Review Draft Timelines forLead-FreeElectronics Folks: Does anyone else find Mr. Jorgensen's proposal bizarre and unsatisfactory? The evidence now shows irrefutably that major scientific problems remain to be solved before elimination of lead from solder is possible or even environmentally desirable. Therefore, the only responsible stance for a body representing the interests of the electronics manufacturing sector at this time is "we can't do it now, there is no way of knowing when (or if) such a change will be feasible, and the environmental effects of any such change will be bad for society rather than beneficial. The IPC continues to tacitly acquiesce to an untenable and scientifically flawed position. This industry body can and must do better. Jim Smith Managing Director Cambridge Management Sciences, Inc. 4285 45th St. S. St. Petersburg, FL 33711-4431 Tel: (727)866-6502 ext. 21 Fax: (727)867-7890 eMail: [log in to unmask] Christopher Jorgensen wrote: > > Dear Colleague, > > Based on industry demand, IPC has developed a working group to develop IPC Time Lines for the Elimination of Lead in Electronics. This group has written a draft time line document it would like to present to a larger audience for review and comment. > > If you would like to be considered as a part of this reviewing body, please contact Chris Jorgensen ([log in to unmask]) no later than Monday, November 13. > > Best regards, > > Chris > > Chris Jorgensen > IPC Printed Circuits Expo 2001 Conference Coordinator > > 2215 Sanders Rd > Northbrook, IL 60062-6135 > -p- 847-790-5328 > -f- 847-509-9798 > > For more information on presenting at IPC Printed Circuits Expo 2001, visit www.ipcprintedcircuitexpo.org > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- > Leadfee Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d > To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in > the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Leadfree > Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives > Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional > information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Leadfee Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Leadfree Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leadfee Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Leadfree Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------