Hi Scott - I have done some soldering to Platinum with reasonable success. The key parameter was the type of flux I used - the flux activation system must be compatible with the platinum finish and the base metal. A good platinum finish on a bad base metal is a bad thing! Both a RMA and a low residue formulation (it was a rosin based low residue) worked. Work with your flux vendor on what they suggest as your starting point. Good luck. Dave Hillman Rockwell Collins [log in to unmask] ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: SOLDERING TO PLATINUM Author: [log in to unmask] at ccmgw1 Date: 7/9/97 4:08 PM Can anyone share information regarding production soldering to Platinum leads? Lead diameter is 0.0135". Process to be either wavesolder or hand solder. Any relevant data appreciated. Thanks, Scott *************************************************************************** * 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] * *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** * 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] * ***************************************************************************