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Subject: Solder Paste and Tinning Questions!

From: "shollzc" <shollz@...>
Date: 2005-12-02

Hey guys, I found this group a few days ago and really like it. it
seems to be a little difficult to navigate through since I am used to
a "Forum Layout"

I have been doing the TTS system from pulsar for a while now with
great success, but now i want to start tinning and doing some surface
mount.

I have a few questions for you all, that i have searched on but found
numerous different topics with no real answer..

1. Where is the best place to get some solder paste and a fine needle
syringe for smt components. And do you thnk I should make a reflow
oven or just use a hot air solder station to mount components.

2. As far as tinning goes, what seems to be the best bang for the
buck? Tinnit, Cool-amp, or solder paste reflow. What kind of solder
paste do you use for tinning and where do I get it? Also what do you
reflow it with? Heat gun, or oven?


Thanks for the help
Craig
http://www.scholleco.com/phpbb/