For manual handling of QFP's we normally use a vacuum-tools. For heavy ceramic QFP's, with metal lids, we sometimes use a magnetic pick-up tool. My question is whether it is safe to use a magnet, or should I be concerned about damaging the internal electronics in the components ? - / / Daan Terstegge / / - *************************************************************************** * TechNet mail list is provided as a service by IPC using SmartList v3.05 * *************************************************************************** * To subscribe/unsubscribe send a message <to: [log in to unmask]> * * with <subject: subscribe/unsubscribe> and no text in the body. * *************************************************************************** * If you are having a problem with the IPC TechNet forum please contact * * Dmitriy Sklyar at 847-509-9700 ext. 311 or email at [log in to unmask] * ***************************************************************************