expect problems only if you use a rosin based paste and water from the flux comes in direct contact with rosin. Do not use liquid "no-clean" at hand solder unless it is RMA. Most no cleans are no clean due to evaporation of all ingredients at the wave. If this does not happen, expect field problems unless the panels are cleaned. You are looking for a specific paste/flux reaction. Aric parr [log in to unmask] ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Subj: Flux Compatibility Questions Author: [log in to unmask] at internet Date: 10/10/96 1:25 PM Those of you using a no-clean/low-residue soldering solution in your manufacturing operations, I have some questions concerning flux compatibility. What problems have you encountered between no-clean paste, liquid flux at wave solder and benchtop soldering no-clean flux(hand soldering)? I am strongly considering a water based no-clean for wave solder to try to reduce VOCs contribution at this facility. Will this direction limit the flexibility of the SMD area to choose their no-clean paste, or, perhaps the hand soldering side be limited in their flux selection? I would appreciate some feedback and thanks in advance. *************************************************************************** * TechNet mail list is provided as a service by IPC using SmartList v3.05 * *************************************************************************** * To unsubscribe from this list at any time, send a message to: * * [log in to unmask] with <subject: unsubscribe> and no text. * *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** * TechNet mail list is provided as a service by IPC using SmartList v3.05 * *************************************************************************** * To unsubscribe from this list at any time, send a message to: * * [log in to unmask] with <subject: unsubscribe> and no text. * ***************************************************************************