Kester em907 is a leadfree, air and nitrogen reflowable, noclean solder paste specifically designed for the thermal requirements of leadfree alloys, including the sac305 alloy. Sn100c lead free paste reflow watch the video on the sn100c leafree solder paste p500 d4 showing a. By choosing the right solder paste for the application, you will minimize problems with process consistency and solder joint quality. Ws888 water soluble lead free solder paste is designed to meet the requirements for reliable solder joints in the pcb assemblies. Characteristics of solder paste flow solder paste is a viscous nonnewtonian fluid, whose resistance to flow is not constant, and which exhibits shear thinning. Generally solder paste has a stencil life of up to 24 hours but this can vary between different manufacturers refer to datasheet. Extending shelf life for jars of solder paste we have a few unopened jars of solder paste that have just recently gone past the posted expiration date. Have been using for many years now and truly love this solder paste. The intermetallic layer at the boundary of the solder and copper surfaces. Solder paste is a homogeneous mixture of paste flux and powdered solder alloy figure 1. Ive had easy print solder paste in a syringe from an ebay trader and found the consistency awful, going from nearly dry lumps to flux with little solder in the same syringe.
The solder paste should be replenished if the bead is 29c 84f. Solder paste storage smt manufacturing adafruit learning. Em907 is capable of stencil printing downtimes up to 60 minutes with an effective first print. The composition of the solder paste varies, depending upon its intended use. Lead free solder and composition lead free solder wire. Deposition of solder paste into high density cavity assemblies month 02 2015 possibility of soldering all chip component types into cavities includes down to 01005 0402 sized chips able to accommodate different depth cavities, limitations comes from stencil manufacturing. The acid type can solder most metals except aluminum. Technical data sheet lf318 solder paste april 2005 solder powder. Deposition of solder paste into high density cavity assemblies. Ep256 has the widest possible reflow processing window. Do not store used paste and fresh paste in the same jar. Page 2 of 6 technical specifications sn42bi58, 798lf, rev. Solder paste can be used to design out defect modes, accommodate product requirements and compensate of process limitations in ways that other forms of solder cannot.
The solder paste shall conform to the required smoothness of textures, powder mesh size, and viscosity. Rheology affects shelf life where rheological stability of around several months is required, paste 1,3 printing performance, cold slump and hot slump10,11,17. Paste composition solder paste is a complex material that has been likened to a mini chemical factory in a jar. Recommended solder paste m705 221bm54211 solder paste. Genma offers a broad range of different smd solder pastes the right product for each application. Use largest possible diameter nozzle, which has the shortest extension length. The solder alloy shall conform to the required chemical compositions of cadmium, zinc, tin, lead, antimony, silver, copper, aluminum, bismuth, arsenic, iron, nickel and magnesium. Storing the paste in a cold, dry area is beneficial. Composition of leadfree cored solder wire for handsoldering. The paste initially adheres components in place by being sticky, it is then heated along with the rest of the board melting. Various chemistry for alloy composition in pbfree solder was explored. Flux and powder materials for the solder paste production are produced inhouse this guarantees the top quality that makes the difference. Use keyboard arrows to scan documents easily wpimageflow2 mediatagsn100c startimg3 jwplayer mediaid2151. Lead free solder paste solder paste, solder flux fct.
Ep256 is also capable of stencil printing downtimes of up to 90 minutes with an effective first print down to 20 mils. Wash paste from skin with soap and water, or waterless hand cleaner. The previous section has concentrated on performance aspects of the flux. A preferable ratio by weight of the soldering flux and a solder powder is 12. Nc paste flux has a refrigerated shelf life of 6 months at 4c 40f to 12c 55c. Jan 17, 2015 ive had easy print solder paste in a syringe from an ebay trader and found the consistency awful, going from nearly dry lumps to flux with little solder in the same syringe. Chip quik smd291ax rework solder paste 5cc 6337 no.
Ws888 displays previously unseen levels of repeatability and consistency even in a wide range of temperatures 6585f and relative humidity 2565% rh. The solder paste composition of the present invention can be prepared by blending the soldering flux composition prepared according to the abovedescribed manner and a solder powder. The paste has consistancy of smooth peanut butter and is made of ball of solder suspended in flux. Pbfree alloys, and alloys with lead content of less than 70%, have a shelf life of 1year from the date of manufacture dom. Optimization of solder paste printing parameters using design.
Maintaining ambient temperature of between 6877 f 2025 c at a relative humidity of 4065% will ensure consistent performance and maximum life of paste. For jars packaging, mix the solder paste before use for mins by plastic spatula. With over 220 alloys, and a large selection of flux types that encompass a variety of formulations, indium corporation is sure to have what you need. Martin anselm department of manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology. Lead free solder composition is different from composition of leaded solder. Effects of solder paste volume on pcba assembly yield and. Us20080179383a1 solder paste composition and solder. Use minimum paste pressure in applicating system, and the shortest length of paste hose. A solder paste composition used in a solder precoating method of forming solder bumps by forming a dam around electrodes on a substrate, filling a solder paste composition on the electrodes within opening parts surrounded by the dam, and heating the solder paste composition filled, so that solder is adhered to the surfaces of the electrodes.
Pdf optimization of solder paste printing parameters. Once in use the solder paste should be used within 2 weeks exceeding 2 weeks of room temperature storage will compromise the performance of the solder paste. While the alpha om550 flux system is not considered toxic, its use in typical reflow will generate a small amount of reaction and decomposition vapors. Aim specialty materials specializes in a variety of alloys, including indium and gold, for a wide range of joining applications. Composition of solder bar for wave soldering, solder paste for reflow and hot air soldering and bga balls. Astm b907 16 standard specification for zinc, tin and. Solder paste is shipped in jars ranging from 150 grams to 2 kilograms in size, in cartridges of 400 ml to 1. Chip quik smd291ax rework solder paste 5cc 6337 no clean. Ep256 is a noclean, air or nitrogen reflowable solder paste specifically designed for maximum robustness in reflow profiling and stencil printing. The solder paste with the flux works great and will continue to use the paste when soldering items to silver, copper, brass or gold filled have not and probably wont try using it connect bracelets and such. Resin type flux only effective on solder copper type joint but not good to solder steel surface joint.
However, once the solder paste is applied and the components are placed on the board, the only way to create a functioning circuit board is an effective. Solder pastes with specific characteristics can be used to solve technical assembly problems that other forms of solder do not. The gold tin solder paste contains a highly active combination of chemical fluxes added to the paste to clean and protect the base metal and solder during the heating cycle. Lead free solder is taking rapid momentum around the world after the eu european union directives to wipe off lead poison from electronic soldering considering its health and environmental effects.
Solder paste printing is a complex process with numerous parameters that can affect the final outcome. Dsp 798lf sn42bi58 lead free water soluble solder paste. This is because the demands on paste are varied and can only be met by a sophisticated system that utilizes the most recent advances in chemical technology. Its consistency is that of cake frosting, and it spreads well with a. Im only a hobby user, but like to make good soldered joints, so settled for professional grade paste used with a cheap chinese 858d hot air soldering station. Sn100c p520 d5 improves the joint quality of densely populated boards with filletless, small solder volume chip components and fine pitch mounting in which a reduction in joint strength is a concern due to the very small joint size. Solder paste comes in a tub or tube, and is normally kept refrigerated to preserve its shelf life. The following are examples of flux characteristics that modify how a solder paste performs. Aug 02, 1994 the solder paste composition of the present invention can be prepared by blending the soldering flux composition prepared according to the abovedescribed manner and a solder powder. It is recommended to finish fresh paste within 24 hrs. There are many variables, such as paste, screen printer, paste application method and printing process. Now solder paste with smaller particles can manually be dispensed for components with less than 12 mil pitch. Solder paste is best kept cool for long life and should be kept refrigerated.
In surface mount assembly reflow soldering, solder paste is used for the connection between surface mount component leads or terminations and the lands. It is also possible to solder through hole pin in paste components by printing solder paste inover the holes. Other forms such as solder paste, bgacsp spheres, and preforms. In the end, however, it all comes down to three considerations. Solder paste is composed of a solder powder and a solder flux or vehicle system. The reduction of solder paste spread after deposition, to minimize definition loss. Feb 03, 20 a good practice for a good solder job, solder joints need to be cleaned with solution after solder to remove all the flux. The centrifuge motion low speed 400500 rpm with 45 degree angle gives a smooth mixing motion to the solder paste inout, topbottom and controls the solder paste viscosity and temperature with in 510 minutes of mixing. Above, mattegrey solder paste selectively stencilled onto one of the robogames 20 medals that we wrote about in april. All the parameters of the chip pseudo solder model are effected by the surface mounted technology process, such as solder paste printing process, mounting processing, reflowing process and so on. Soldering flux composition and solder paste composition mec. This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. Soldering flux composition and solder paste composition. For this reason, please ask sales staff for this product, as it will be kept in refrigerated storage, not on display.
A solder paste is essentially powder metal solder suspended in a thick medium called flux. Choosing the right solder paste is like buying a new car. Em907 solder paste kester em907 is a leadfree, air and nitrogen reflowable, noclean solder paste specifically designed for the thermal requirements of leadfree alloys, including the sac305 alloy. We recommend a typical period of 34 hours out of refrigeration, depending on packaging size. Alloys with lead content 70% have a shelf life of 6months from the dom. Rework, soldering and stencil printing have become even more challenging. Its alloy is made up of the 42% tin content and the 58% bismuth content. Our sn42bi58 for led is a typical type of lowtemperature lead free solder paste.
The organic chemicals cream is referred to as flux and is generally a trade secret andor covered by patents. Solder paste performs best when used in a controlled environment. This is a noclean paste with combination sn62pb36ag2. This is not the stuff to use to solder electronic boards, this is for plumbing fittings, a flux to be used in addition to stick of solder. Allow the paste to reach defined printing temperature room temperature for 34 hrs. Sn63\pb37 solder copper pad one to two micron intermetallic layer. Gold tin solder paste high purity less price fast delivery. As the paste is heated in an oven the solder melts and the flux burns away leaving a solid solder joint. Solder paste mixing is very important to provide a uniform viscosity and temperature. The shelf life of solder preforms is dependent on the alloy composition. Solder paste can be made from any solder alloy, but the most frequently. Choosing a solder paste can make or break an assembly process.
Yet the need for hand soldering, hand dispensing and manual printing still exists. Effects of solder paste volume on pcba assembly yield and reliability by sai srinivas sriperumbudur a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of science in manufacturing and mechanical systems integrations supervised by dr. A good practice for a good solder job, solder joints need to be cleaned with solution after solder to remove all the flux. Shop lead free solder sn100c products sn100c lead free solder bar 40 sn100c lead free solder wire 39 sn100c lead free solder paste 6 sn100c published library. This is an essential requirement for printing, as the paste must flow in and out of the stencil apertures duringthe print stroke, but afterwards remain in position without slumping. Electronic boards require either fluxcored solder for hand use, or solder paste, which is a mixture of small solder balls in a suitable flux, for machine use. Solder pastes are made by mixing a metal alloy powder around 90% by weight with a creamlike material made of organic chemicals around 10% by weight. Indium corporation manufactures a wide variety of noclean and waterwash solder pastes. Some pastes are very robust and can perform adequately well beyond their stated shelf life, but other pastes may not be so forgiving and can result in unanticipated costs that far. The paste flux system allows joint appearances that closely resemble that achieved with snpb alloys.
The purpose of flux is to give the solder paste its. Solder paste is a suspension of solder particles in a flux vehicle. The composition of the solder paste varies, depending upon its. Flux is added to act as a temporary adhesive, holding the components until the soldering process melts the solder and fuses the parts together. Gold tin solder paste offers particular advantages when used when soldering rope chain, hollow shells, findings, earring posts, and jump rings. Smd solder pastes by genma powerful and innovative. Its working temperature can be categorized into the preheat temperature from 90. Solder paste doesnt turn to dust the day the label shows for expiration, but the user bears any risks inherent with using paste beyond its published shelf life. Ep256 is a solder paste formula that maintains its. High reliability leadfree solder paste optimized to deliver good reflow with chip components down to 0402 metric. Solder paste or solder cream is a material used in the manufacture of printed circuit boards to connect surface mount components to pads on the board.
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