With respect to component changes only, we've had a few parts converted to no-lead (Sn/Bi and Sn/Bi/Cu) finishes and seen no difference in solderability with our normal profiles. We didn't see the need to change anything. -----Original Message----- From: Dave Hornback [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2002 8:13 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] Roadmap for Transition to Lead Free Components? Does anyone have a good source for learning more about how SMT components will transition to "lead free"? How are you planning this at your facility? I'm particularly interested in how this will effect reflow profiles when both "lead free" and traditional components are mixed on a board. We have some modular IC's with internal solder connections as well. Thanks in advance for any info. Dave --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e 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 or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e 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 or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------