We are a manufacturer of solder masks. It is generally agreed that a matte solder mask will have less solder balls with no clean fluxes. A matte surface solder mask is also easier for inspection purposes. >>> Barry Allen <[log in to unmask]> 08/27/96 05:51pm >>> Greetings! We are relatively new to the SMT assembly business. Our vendor wants to switch from a glossy to a matte surface soldermask to eliminate a process problem on their end. Are there any issues we need to consider? I seem to recall a discussion about solder balls hating matte finish. Thanks Barry Allen SED Systems Inc. [log in to unmask] *************************************************************************** * 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. * ***************************************************************************