Hi Karl - please define what you mean by "open". Is it the solder joint or is it the component? Dave Hillman Rockwell Collins [log in to unmask] ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Open Diodes Author: [log in to unmask] at ccmgw1 Date: 4/11/96 7:41 PM We are having a problem with melf diode components being open after reflow solder. Would using the IPC detent pattern reduce this problem? Karl Kaylor [log in to unmask] (317) 587-4684