Hi Techneters, does somebody have statistical data or information regarding the quality of a hand soldered joint. What is the expected failure rate compared with a solder joint formed by machine? Help! Thank you Regards Vit Sklenar MGE4VS T: (61 3)9541 7734 F: (61 3) 9541 3909 e-mail work: [log in to unmask] e-mail home: [log in to unmask] > Robert Bosch (Aust) , 1555 cnr.Centre and McNaugton Road, > Clayton , VIC 3169, Australia > > --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------