Hi, I am a newbie sitting on this list. I don't know if it would help but I do have software which allows a user to look at how component metal fits over pads and paste. It is free software, free as in "Free Beer". Contact me bob at Kondner dot com and I can get you a link. Picture below. I have a large number of part models but it is a pain learning how to use. Bob Kondner 410-821-1315 RED = Component Model Metal. BLUE = solder paste -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Steve Gregory Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 10:32 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Solder fillet Hi Sowmya! I have your picture posted, it's at: http://stevezeva.homestead.com/files/Resistor_R8_not_sitting_on_pad.JPG It looks like it's "drawbridged". Is your solderpaste lead-free? Steve -----Original Message----- From: Stadem, Richard D. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 8:55 AM To: TechNet E-Mail Forum; [log in to unmask] Cc: Steve Gregory Subject: RE: [TN] Solder fillet Good morning, Sowmya The Technet forum strips any attachments. However, an esteemed participant in the forum will post pictures and provide a link to the pictures so we can all view it. His name is Steve Gregory and you can send your picture to him at [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of [log in to unmask] Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 5:38 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] Solder fillet Experts, Pls find the attached photo. We have noticed a small gap in the soldering of smt resistor and this resulted in functional failure. what would be the causes? please advise. Thanks, Sowmya --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 15.0 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 15.0 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 15.0 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 -----------------------------------------------------