Some really good suggestions from everybody on this one, the only thing that I would add is to try and standardise on one flux - I know it sounds obvious but if the new customer is insisting on a different flux, is it possible to move to this new flux for all other customers? I know sometimes this is not easy but I assume your new customer is insisting on a specific flux based on test work he has done - maybe other customers could be persuaded to use their test work as part of their own approval process, particularly if you sell it to them the right way (i.e. persuade them you are saving them time and money!!). Just a thought... Neil -----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 14 December 2001 13:05 Subject: Flux Controls Hello Technetters I need help. Currently I have only RMA fluxes in wave soldering and hand soldering. We are planning to use type QA for a new customer. I am concerned about what kind of controls I should have in place so the right flux is used only on the assemblies that it is intended. Thanks in advance. Phil Belliveau _____________________________________________________________________ This message has been checked for all known viruses by Star Internet delivered through the MessageLabs Virus Scanning Service. For further information visit http://www.star.net.uk/stats.asp or alternatively call Star Internet for details on the Virus Scanning Service. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------