One issue you need to address is volume. My wave is used about once every week. We waste a lot of flux using a foam fluxer. You would not waste as much with a sprayer.
Nitrogen is very important. It improves yield and reduces dross.
I don’t know about the air knife. Mine does not have one.
Paul Stolar
Materials Engineer
Houston Technology Center
Baker Atlas
713-625-5376
713-625-4949 (fax)
-----Original Message-----
From: Fred Pescitelli
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 1:54
PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [TN] Wave solder
I am investigating used wave solder equipment. How important is spray fluxing versus foam fluxing, also how important is it that the unit have a hot air knife, and be nitrogen capable. We will only be using it for assorted thru hole components on mostly surface mount boards that have been already refolded. I don't anticipate doing any wave soldering of SMD components.
Thanks,
Fred
Fred
Pescitelli C.I.D.
Phoenix
Designs
4057
Darling Ct.
Lilburn,
GA 30047
Mailto:[log in to unmask]
http://www.phoenixdesigns.com
Office:
770-923-3465
Cell:
404-405-7668
Fax:
770-923-2272