X-ray and advanced automated techniques combine to create a capable tool for lead-free solder inspection needs. Within two years, solder used in electronics manufactured or sold in Europe must meet ...

Soldering, the process by which two items are joined together by melting a filler metal with a low melting point and pouring liquid metal onto the joint, is a process which is used in many important ...

New federal legislation enacted earlier this year lowered the acceptable levels of lead that can be found in mechanical components used for potable water applications. The Reduction of Lead in ...

Engineers aim to improve the reliability of lead-free soldering alloys that are used to make electronic devices. This would help with the implementation of environmentally-friendly materials in ...

pv magazine’s UP sustainability campaign has investigated the use of lead in PV panels and found, with soldered cell interconnections in particular, viable alternatives are scarce. However, German ...

Experts offer five recommendations to prevent any future contamination of drinking water Soldering materials which connect pipes were officially confirmed to be the main reason for excessive lead in ...

In a conventional lead-free soldering process reflow ovens operate continuously at about 260°C. An effective alternative capable of operating at a lower temperature could significantly reduce the ...

[Joshua] has frequent discussions about his soldering techniques with viewers of his YouTube channel. He finally decided to interview [Randy Rubinstein] who is the president of SRA Soldering. In ...