TechNet has been very good to me. Thanks for the responses. Dan, I think IPC has 'HDBK' on counting. Check the website. Mel, thanks for the consideration in adding a new word to dictionary. Stu Korringa ____________________Reply Separator____________________ Subject: Re: [TN] Crimped connections Author: "Dan R. Johnson" <[log in to unmask]> Date: 5/16/02 8:00 AM Good Morning Stu, Two good reasons *not* to solder crimped connections. 1) it defeats the natural strain relief built into a crimped connection. 2) it introduces flux into the connection that cannot be removed since it wicks past the insulation. 3) the connectors are designed not to be used with solder. (OK I don't count so good, where's the coffee?) Dan ********************************************************************** This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and may be legally privileged or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law. This e-mail and its files are intended solely for the individual or entity to whom they are addressed and their content is the property of Smiths Aerospace. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose this communication. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify the e-mail administrator at [log in to unmask] and then delete this e-mail, its files and any copies. This footnote also confirms that this e-mail message has been scanned for the presence of known computer viruses. *********************************************************************** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------