Cracks propagate . . . this is not a good thing. Guy Ramsey American Competitiveness Institute Senior Lab Technician / Instructor 610 362-1200 ext 107 -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Bissonnette, Jean-Francois Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 10:57 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] Fractured solder joint on component side Hi Technetters, It is stated in IPC-A-610C that a fractured joint is considered defect in all classes. Can anyone confirm that it would be the same if the fracture is on the component side? And why should it be considered as defect if the joint on the secondary side is good. Would the fracture extend from the primary side to the secondary side? Thanks in advance... JF WABTEC CORPORATION CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE The content contained in this e-mail transmission is legally privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the individual or entity named herein. If the reader of this transmission is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this transmission is strictly prohibited.