Hi, Guide posts are about all I can think of for hand placement. If you can grab it by the machine then post less connectors could be placed. This is the kind of thing that design folks should consider up front. Skilled operators with steady hands? Bob Kondner -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Peter L Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 6:55 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] Straddle mount connector at SMT Hello Technet, I would like to ask for input on processing edge mount (straddle mount) connector at SMT, 1. What is the best process to assemble a straddle mount (edge mount) connector on the SMT line? Since the connector has to be installed manually prior to reflow, how can I avoid paste smearing between the connector leads and the SMT pad? The particular connector manufacturer in my case recommendeded a partial solder paste deposition on the pad and rely on solder wicking to complete a solder fillet. How reliable would such process be? 2. What are the defects and problems related to the straddle mount connector assembly? Any feedback is appreciated. Peter --------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------