Homebrew PCBs

On 24/10/2011 13:05, Steve wrote:
> Thanks all for the advice.
>
> I'm using Wiha 44523 and 44529 tweezers, which the Wiha web site lists
> as ESD safe and anti-magnetic. Not sure what anti-magnetic means. The
> dental pick is just "normal" steel as far as I can tell.
>
> I have one of those magnetize/demagnetize gadgets (made by Wiha I think)
> that you pass a screwdriver through one side to magnetize and the other
> side to demagnetize. I'll try passing the tweezers and dental pick
> through the demagnetize side and see what happens (this evening after work).
>
> Never gave much thought to SMD components such as resistors and
> capacitors having enough ferrous material in them to be attracted to a
> magnet. As well as IC's, they stick to the tools as well.

I don't think I've noticed it with SMD parts. Rs and Cs with leads are 
often magnetic, though. I've had them or cut-off leads sticking to 
loudspeakers.

Leon
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