We were challenged with the question recently, regarding “What not to do when soldering”. There are many articles out there advising on best practices, but nothing to dispel the soldering wives’ tales that could be affecting your soldering efficiency. So without further ado, let’s get stuck in and decipher the do’s ...

You may have noticed by now the newly upgraded JBC soldering stands. But what new features do these stands bring? JBC is known for constantly innovating its product ranges. This provides the most ergonomic and streamlined soldering experience. Take a read further to learn the new benefits and features of the upgraded JBC soldering stand range!...

Since the turn of the decade, the leaded vs lead-free solder debate has been ravaging behind the scenes in the electronic manufacturing industry. Which is the right solder to use? Well in this article we are going to explore this debate. By outlining the benefits of both, their limitations, and our future projections. Article Contents ...

Always on the cusp of innovation, JBC continues to provide the most cutting edge in soldering technology. Last month, they released their new Auto-Feed Soldering Station, the ALE-210VA. This builds upon the success of the AL and SF series of solder feed stations. We had the opportunity to speak with Sergi Churio, Electronic Lab Manager at ...

The role solder cleaning regimes play in protecting the performance of your processes is crucial. There is no escaping that fact! Without such regimes in place, your soldering performance will drop. Poor cleaning contributes to faster tip degradation and poor solder joints. In this article, we delve into all you need to know about solder-related...

A Sit Down With Our Inhouse R&D Expert, Lloyd Lawrenson - To Discuss Automated Soldering It is no secret that over the past couple of decades, manufacturing automation has blossomed. You only need to look at point-to-point soldering processes to see evidence of that. Thus, CEOs and business stakeholders alike, are always on the hunt for ways...

Poor solder joints are the bug bare of even the most seasoned soldering technician. Defining the root cause can be tricky. But often, a poor soldering wetting process is the hidden culprit. In this article, we give you the 101 guide to the solder wetting process. Our tried and trusted tips can help you to prevent poor wetting, creating soldering ...

In our last post, we touched upon 10 common soldering problems that you can encounter. This ranged from hand soldering, to selective and wave soldering issues. We feel it is appropriate to revisit and provide a few more additional precautions that can apply to your soldering process. Unfortunately, there is no cut and dry solution that ...

We have encountered many common soldering problems throughout our years in the industry. Soldering is the integral application that can make or break the functionality of your PCB. High quality craftsmanship of the soldering process ensures for a fully functioning and well-crafted electronic device. For the longevity of the device, quality ...

Selecting which soldering tip to use can be tricky. Especially when you see there are over 500 variations of cartridges to select from! Within this article, we will explore the most common cartridge shapes. We will delve into why you would use each shape, and other considerations to think about. Each cartridge shape has its own advantages, and ...

With the increased miniaturisation of components, devices, and PCBs in electronics, bonding wire has become a staple of the assembly process for electronics. With this post, we aim to delve deeper into the use of wire bonding in microelectronics. In addition, we explore what bonding wire is, its forms, and examples of  real-world applications...

ESD Flooring Guide What is ESD flooring exactly? One of an electrostatically protected areas (EPA) most important elements. To give you a better understanding of the most optimal flooring solution for your EPA, we have put together this guide, detailing the ins and outs of the ESD flooring solutions available. Article Contents What Is ...