Neil, The test method that you are referring to is not an official test method, it is provisional There was never any formal test program conducted to prove out the test method. Trace Lab developed the method, however there was never any pass fail criteria listed. It is not being referenced in 6012 nor is it referenced in MIL-PRF-31032. We, the test method committee, are trying to develop a more appropriate test method and I'm now looking at a Motorola type test to see if we can check it out. The people who say we need the test are the ones who rework pads and the pads fall off. So - if you are interested HELP! Susan Mansilla Robisan Lab 317-353-6249