On Tue, 31 Jan 2006 16:27:58 +0100, derekhawkins <eldata@...> wrote:
self-centers exactly due to surface tension and looks perfect.
ST
>You could also use paste and reflow if appearance is an issue, it
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> However, if you want pick and place alignment then expect to take
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> more time just aligning the component then arrive at some method of
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> temporarily fixing the part while soldering. I've tried glue, tape
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> etc. but the most efficient way IMO for holding parts on a relatively
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> small board is by using a reverse action tweezers like this;
self-centers exactly due to surface tension and looks perfect.
ST