In a message dated 14/05/99 09:15:24PM, you write: > Thanks, all, for the responses. I was wondering if the type 4 paste would > have value at pitches below 20 mil, say around 12 or 16. If all I will get > is more oxidation and worse release, does it offer any other advantages > besides sharper corners and straighter sides on its deposits? --------- If you can get consistent print volumes and subsequent good soldering with type 3 powder then you need only balance the extra expense and greater performance variation possibilites in very fine powder pastes against the benefits of a nice looking printed appearance..... I suggest to resist using them as long as you are able to. Mike Fenner ################################################################ TechNet E-Mail Forum provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c ################################################################ To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the body: To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TechNet <your full name> To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TechNet ################################################################ Please visit IPC's web site (http://www.ipc.org) "On-Line Services" section for additional information. For technical support contact Hugo Scaramuzza at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.312 ################################################################ ################################################################ TechNet E-Mail Forum provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c ################################################################ To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the body: To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TechNet <your full name> To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TechNet ################################################################ Please visit IPC's web site (http://www.ipc.org) "On-Line Services" section for additional information. For technical support contact Hugo Scaramuzza at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.312 ################################################################