In a message dated 10/17/2001 12:59:27 PM US Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << Where do I find information regarding hole size, plating thickness recommedations regarding whether these should subsequently be soldered etc? >> The pin or connector manufacturer can give you the best data for holes sizes. I have done testing and also seen other data from testing at other facilities showing that press fit compliant pins are more reliable connections when NOT soldered - even more reliable than traditional soldered PTH connectors. Jon Moore --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------