This test should also be done at 500 deg F, not 480. T Reeves -----Original Message----- From: Guy Ramsey [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Monday, August 20, 2001 9:42 AM Subject: Re: Solder Testing J-STD-003 4.2.3.4.1 After fluxing and draining per . . . slide the coupon gently on molten solder. Allow coupon to float on solder for 5 seconds maximum. The coupon may be depressed into the solder bath to a maximum of 50% of the coupon thickness after it has been initially floated on the solder. After the elapsed time, slide the coupon off molten solder. Hold coupon still and horizontal until solder solidifies. Guy Ramsey Senior Lab Technician / Instructor E-Mail: <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] Ph: (610) 362-1200 x107 Fax: (610) 362-1290 -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Michael Lester Sent: Monday, August 20, 2001 11:05 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] Solder Testing Can someone tell me if there is a standard dwell time in a solder float test? 2 inch square coupon using Kester Non-Activated flux,temperature of 480º Thanks for the help.