Kat,

   I have seen toothpick inside the trough-hole ( it is cheaper, you can use
several times, fast placement / removal )

Thanks
Jorge Dourado de Santana
Maintenance / Process Engr
Microtec - Brazil



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kat Lee [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 25 de Maio de 1999 06:50
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      [TN] Plated Through-Hole
>
> Hello everybody,
> This is my first time mailing to the list.
>
> I'll get straight to the point - you see, a product of my company has a
> plated through-hole that must not be soldered.
> The past solution was to cover the whole thing with a kapton tape before
> running it through the wave. Now we have suggestions of using a plug or
> water-soluble masking tape.
> I was wondering if any of you have any experience in this matter and could
> share anything with me.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Kat LEE
>
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