As an alternative depending on the lead diameter of the part, we have chosen to use (if the case permits) a hand plier that cuts & clinches specific lead diameters, which allows the part to be held down; eliminates the need to trim part at a later time (if required); improves soldering if the part lead is uncontrollably long (solder bridges, icicles, etc...); keeps the part completely vertical if the customer requires such. Hope this helps... Chris Schaefer Suntron Corporation Process Engineer 540 N. Rogers Road Olathe, Kansas 66062 913.393.5878 [log in to unmask] NOTICE: This message is intended for the use of the individual entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by calling 913.393.5878 or returning the original message to us. -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Bremer, Gary Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 11:01 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Soldering Weights You can still use shot because all modern shot is lead-free (steel, bismuth, etc.) you just cannot use shot from the old days. Now if I find shot on my circuit board does that make me a TechNet-Redneck? Thanks, Gary Bremer Senior Manufacturing Engineer Phone: 257-4430 extension 2170 -----Original Message----- From: Eric CHRISTISON [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 8:55 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Soldering Weights You should be OK with depleted Uranium then. Regards, Eric Christison Mechanical Engineer Home, Personal, Communication Sector - Imaging Division STMicroelectronics 33 Pinkhill Edinburgh EH12 7BF Tel: +44 (0)131 336 6165 Fax: +44 (0)131 336 6001 > -----Original Message----- > From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Michael McMonagle > Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 4:30 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: [TN] Soldering Weights > > > In a previous life, we had used small cloth bags of shot for > this purpose. Today, just make sure it's not lead shot or the > RoHS police will get you <g>.... > > Mike McMonagle > Quality Manager > OYO Geospace > 7007 Pinemont Drive > Houston, TX 77040 > 713-986-8650 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Todd, Richard > Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 9:24 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: [TN] Soldering Weights > > Does anyone know where I can get soldering weights for > holding components down when going over the wave? > Specifically, I need a very small weight for holding down a > small radially-inserted switch which tends to float in the > wave. Maybe a small bag of shot? > > Any information and/or assistance is appreciated. > > > > Regards, > > > > Rick Todd > > Senior Engineer > > Process Quality Engineering > > > > Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America > > Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America > > 776 Highway 74 South, Peachtree City, GA 30269 > > 770-515-1087 Direct > > 678-458-2887 Cell > > 770-486-2218 Fax > > [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > Technet Mail List provided as a 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/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 ----------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a 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/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 ----------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a 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/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 ----------------------------------------------------- ______________________________________________________________________ --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a 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/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 ----------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a 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/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 -----------------------------------------------------