We used high temp solder for profiling the wave solder ovens (we had the wave turned off - not sure if the high temp solder would survive it) We have also been using a Thermal conductive adhesive aluminum tape witch seems to work well when covered in Kapton. Samuel Ares Process Engineering Leitch Technology Int. [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> (416) 445-9640 x. 3395 -----Original Message----- From: Kathy Kuhlow [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 3:02 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Thermal profiles at Wave Solder I have always attached the wires using Kapton tape or clips. Kathy >>> [log in to unmask] 02/13/01 12:36PM >>> Good Afternoon, When profiling assemblies at wave solder what is the preferred method for attachment of thermocouples? Glue Kapton tape Thermal conductive adhesives High temp solder Destructive - Thermocouple embedded in PCB Just curious on some of the answers I may receive........ Thanks in Advance ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Technet 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 Technet To temporarily halt delivery of Technet send the following message: SET Technet NOMAIL 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- << File: TEXT.htm >> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technet 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 Technet To temporarily halt delivery of Technet send the following message: SET Technet NOMAIL 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------