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Die Attach Solder Paste targets screen print operations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:30:01 -0500

Formulated for printing processes, Multicore DA101 can not only handle reflow with high-lead alloys, but with lead-free based alloys as well. Product withstands temperatures of 300-330°C for high-lead reflow profiles and tolerates lead-free temperatures from 240-270°C. Delivering wetting ability to variety of surfaces, adaptable paste exhibits less than 5% void instances on average. Product's flux residue can be cleaned with off-the-shelf cleaning chemistries.

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Flux-Cored Welding Wires target chrome-moly applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:44:52 -0500

Offering all-position welding capabilities, FabCO® XTREME B2, XTREME B3, and XTREME 120 operate on DCEN Direct Current Electrode Negative. XTREME B2 is suited for 1 ¼ Chrome - ½ Moly steels, while XTREME B3 deposits weld chemistry needed for 2 ¼ Chrome - 1 Moly steels. Designed to meet DNV Y69MS (H5) for welding on offshore jackup rigs, XTREME 120 wires produce welds in 120-130 ksi tensile strength range, yield strengths over 105 ksi, and Charpy impact properties of 51 lb-ft at -76°F.

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Soldering and Rework System offers dual output capability.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:25 -0500

Suited for production soldering, touch-up soldering, and SMD rework, MFR-2200 Series features SmartHeat® power and control technology, which responds to load, delivering energy required for each connection, while protecting sensitive components and substrates from damage. One or two hand-piece operation is chosen via front panel switch. With 2 separate power supplies, full power is available for each hand-piece that is in use. Three handpiece options are available.

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Soldering/Rework System is offered with precision tweezers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:45:06 -0500

Soldering and rework system, MX-500, is available with MX-PTZ precision tweezer hand-piece that is ergonomically designed to meet requirements for reworking small electronic components, including 0201. Tweezers enable user to remove and replace components, with targeted application of heat, to soldered connections of devices while mechanically gripping component for removal. Tweezer-action and dual-position pitch adjustment enable operator to size pincer-action to component width.

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Soldering System handles high loads efficiently.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:45:06 -0500

Providing optimal thermal control, PS-900 Soldering System offers repeatability to produce high-quality solder connections quickly. Powered by SmartHeat® Technology which enables system to solder at low temperatures, it requires no calibration. System is suited for demanding applications such as lead-free soldering processes, multi-layer boards, and thermally demanding components.

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Nickel Flux Cored Electrode withstands harsh environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:29:13 -0500

Developed for welding applications requiring corrosion and oxidation resistance, SelectAlloy 82-AP features weld metal composition of 19% chromium, 3% manganese, 2.5% niobium, and nickel balance. It is utilized for welding alloys 600, 601, and 800 to themselves, for clad side of joints in steel clad with nickel-chromium-iron alloys and for dissimilar welding of nickel-based alloys. Electrode suits applications in wide range of temperatures as well as chloride contaminated environments.

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Monitor detects level of solder paste for process control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:38:29 -0500

Paste Roll Height Monitor features lasers to detect presence of solder paste and Instinctiv® V9 user interface to simplify setup. Unit includes 2 sensors that sit on either side of squeegee blade framework support. Light curtain detects solder paste presence or absence and device sends signal to printer, which reads conditions as normal when paste breaks light beam. Automatic paste dispenser option is available for high-volume applications.

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Flux-Cored Wire suits heavy welding applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:33:46 -0500

With low fume generation rates, UltraCore® 70C Gas Shielded Flux-Cored Wire optimizes cleanliness and visibility while welding. Diffusible hydrogen levels are controlled at H8 AWS classification to provide resistance to hydrogen induced cracking. Optimized bead stacking and slag removal minimize clean-up time for multi-pass welding. Wire meets requirements of structural fabrication, heavy equipment, and ship building industries.

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Flux-Cored Wire resists hydrogen-induced cracking.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:33:46 -0500

Designed to meet requirements of heavy equipment, structural fabrication, and mining industries, gas-shielded UltraCore® 75C provides optimized stackability for welding thick steel sections. Basic slag system offers resistance to hydrogen induced cracking in many applications, including difficult-to-weld materials and restrained joints. Charpy V-notch test results are capable of exceeding AWS E70T-5C-JH4 impact requirements of 20 lbf-ft at -40°F.

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Die Attach Solder Paste has enhanced thermal control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:30:04 -0500

Suitable for high-Pb and Pb-free applications, Multicore® DA100(TM) addresses thermal requirements of smaller outline, higher functioning power semiconductor devices. It incorporates no clean, ROLO flux system and uses specific high-temperature, Pb-free alloys to offer thermal control necessary for rectifiers, power transistors, amps, and other components. Exhibiting less that 5% void instances on average, RoHS-compliant solution optimizes electrical and thermal conductivity as well as overall device reliability.

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Wave Solder Machine handles Pb-free and tin-lead processing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:35:57 -0500

Offered as compact (9.5 ft long) dual-pot system, Model 28.400-2 is mounted on transport and storage carts that allow conversion from Pb-free to tin-lead. It features dual-wave, 3 independently controlled zones with forced-air convection heating, and bottom-side IR preheating. Other features include internal automatic spray fluxing, titanium finger conveyor with motorized width adjustment for PCBs from 2-15.75 in., and closed-loop control of conveyor speed.

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Butane-Powered Microtorch meets CPSC safety requirements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:32:30 -0500

Featuring self-igniting piezo electric ignition, compact Model MT-70 includes fuel adjustment wheel to provide 2,500°F pinpoint or broad blue torch flame. It incorporates trigger switch with pulldown lock, and slide-lock control for hands-free use. Self-contained, refillable butane fuel tank provides for up to 60 min of use on full charge. Torch has ergonomic handle to ensure non-slip grip, and can also be used as soldering iron or flameless heat tool using optional tips.

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Selective Soldering Kit offers cleanliness test capability.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:34:14 -0500

Selective Soldering Process Development Lab is available with CM-60 Ionic Contamination Tester (cleanliness test), which provides features such as CM-Series Volumetric Measurement cell that automatically calculates surface area to be tested. GEN3 Systems' CM-60 System can test in accordance with IPC/ANSI-J-STD001D and UK DEF-STD as well as other international specifications. Lab is fully equipped with range of soldering equipment, process development tools, and selective soldering tools.

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Welding Wire has tensile strength between 70,000-95,000 psi.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:25:44 -0500

Designed as general fabrication welding wire for mild or low alloy steels, FabCO® Hornet gas-shielded flux-cored welding wire can be used in all positions with either 100% CO<sub>2</sub> or 75% Ar/25% CO<sub>2</sub> shielding gas mixture. Available in 0.045, 0.052 and 1/16 in. dia, unit produces flat bead profile and suits both single- and multi-pass applications. It has typical impact strength of 75 ft-lb at -20°F when used with mixed shielding gas.

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Soldering Station suits repair and laboratory environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:34:04 -0500

Microprocessor-controlled WD1002T comes with Weller Stop+Go safety stand, which features temperature offset, allowing users to program setback levels and temperature lockout from WD1 control unit. Temperature of soldering iron automatically returns to setback temperature when placed in safety stand and returns to operating temperature when removed. Integrated dry tip cleaner reduces surface oxide build-up and maintains thermal efficiency of soldering tip.

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Solder Paste is lead and halide free.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:30:33 -0500

Offering solderability over wide range of reflow profiles in both air and nitrogen, Multicore® LF700 works on Ni/Au, immersion Sn, immersion Ag, and OSP copper surface finishes. Capable of reducing voiding in BGA solder joints, it delivers high tack force to provide stability during high-speed component placement and offers long printer abandon times of up to 4 hr even when printed onto extremely fine-pitch 0.4 mm CSP apertures.

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Stand-Alone Solder Pots/Pumps suit low-volume applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:28:47 -0500

Solder Pot and Solder Pump technologies enable use of controlled, and configurable batch soldering techniques. Each solder pot includes variable-speed solder pumping system, standard or custom nozzles, inert atmosphere control features, and variable-temperature control. Advanced solder delivery systems, aimed at custom and stand-alone applications, suit end-users seeking multi-featured solder pot.

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Flux-Cored Wires are optimized for stainless steel work.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 21 May 2009 08:28:54 -0500

UltraCore® FC 308L, 309L, and 316L are designed to provide high deposition rates in flat and horizontal positions, while UltraCore FCP 308L, 309L and 316L offer all-position welding capability. Each is designed to promote arc performance, facilitate slag removal, and produce minimal spatter. Weld deposits feature flat to concave bead profiles and are resistant to stainless steel welding challenges such as hot cracking.

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Powder recycles solder by separating dross.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:30:45 -0500

Applicable for wave soldering, Dross-B-Gone can recover 90% of pure solder originally used. Effective with both lead-free and lead solders, powder eliminates dross by oxidizing it into removable powder that is discarded, while pure molten solder remains in pot and becomes completely reusable. Non-polluting powder is sprinkled on molten solder at approximate ratio of 1/3 oz per 35.3 oz of solder dross; pure solder recovery rate is 31 oz.

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Self-Shielded Flux-Cored Wire reduces required rework.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:29:11 -0500

Suited for use in field repairs, structural steel erection, construction, and ship fabrication, Fabshield XLR-8(TM) is formulated with diffusible hydrogen levels below 6.7 ml per 100g of weld deposit to ensure X-ray quality welds with optimal crack resistance. It has D designator under AWS A5.20:2005, making it usable for strict AWS D1.8 Demand Critical welds, and offers stable arc as well as flat bead profile. Wire comes in 1/16, .072, and 5/64 in. dia and eliminates slag entrapment.

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