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> You could also use paste and reflow if appearance is an issue, it
> self-centers exactly due to surface tension and looks perfect.

No kidding! How many of us are reflowing on boards without solder
masks?

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Stefan Trethan"
<stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:

>
> On Tue, 31 Jan 2006 16:27:58 +0100, derekhawkins <eldata@m...>

wrote:

>
> >
> >
> > However, if you want pick and place alignment then expect to take
> >
> > more time just aligning the component then arrive at some method

of

> >
> > temporarily fixing the part while soldering. I've tried glue, tape
> >
> > etc. but the most efficient way IMO for holding parts on a

relatively

> >
> > small board is by using a reverse action tweezers like this;
>
>
> You could also use paste and reflow if appearance is an issue, it
> self-centers exactly due to surface tension and looks perfect.
>
> ST
>