Abstract:
A technique for filling hollow, plated-through-hole vias in multi-layer printed circuit substrates with solder and then joining the solder filled via with a solder ball on a solder ball connectable electronic module is disclosed. The filling of the vias is accomplished by depositing solder paste on one end of the hollow via and reflowing the solder particles within the solder paste to at least partially fill the PTH via. The depositing of the solder paste and the reflowing operations may be repeated until such time as the via is substantially completely filled with solid solder. The importance of the prefilling of the vias with solder is that the reflowing operation of solder balls or solder paste when joining the multi-layer printed circuit board to the electronic module, will prevent undue wicking or pulling of molten solder from the electrical connection into the PTH via, thereby preventing the formation of solder starved or unreliable electrical connections.
Abstract:
A localized soldering station is described that uses the vapor phase reflow principle. A container has of a medium selected because of the temperature at which it changes to a vapor. A heated conduit maintains the vapor state while conveying the vapor to a work location where a module with a part to be removed or attached by solder connections is supported. A transparent, quartz nozzle confines the vapor to the part and its solder connections and is positioned accurately by a unit that includes a guide light. Vapor will lose its latent heat of vaporization upon contact with the part and its solder connections, causing the solder to reflow and change back to a liquid, which is collected for reuse. When in a standby or ready condition, vapor is conveyed up through a shutoff valve through cooling fins where it changes back to a liquid and returns to the container, avoiding loss.
Abstract:
Apparatus for soldering, leveling and cooling printed circuit panels including a preheater, a fluxer, and soldering, leveling and cooling stations. The cooperation of the soldering, leveling and cooling stations provides for efficient processing of printed circuit panels. The soldering station, which includes a solder immersion chamber through which the panels are conveyed, provides an oil coating on the solder to minimize formation of dross. Automatic replenishment of oil through use of suitable flux on the panels to be soldered provide continuous cleaning of the soldering system to permit extended operation. A cooling table transports the soldered panels on a cushion of air to prevent marring.
Abstract:
An automatic jet soldering apparatus comprising: a solder bath for holding molten solder therein; a nozzle body having an open top and an open bottom through which the molten solder rises from the solder bath; a punched panel having numerous holes and disposed inside of the nozzle body in such a way to be opened and closed; and a jet source connected to the lower part of the nozzle body, the molten solder rising upward through the nozzle body via the open bottom and the open top of the nozzle body by means of jet power from the jet source. The soldering apparatus further comprises a back rectifying plate mounted on the rear portion of the top opening of the nozzle body, the sloping angle of the back rectifying plate being adjustable, thereby attaining an easy removal of solder residues from the punched panel and achieving a zero relative speed between a printed circuit board and the solder flow velocity, so that the reliability of soldering can be enhanced.
Abstract:
A method of joining surface mount components includes screen printing a single layer of solder paste or other adhesive onto a substrate, positioning a component with a planar lead with a hole through the planar lead over the solder and mounting a second component over the hole in the first lead. The assembly is heated or otherwise processed until the solder or adhesive flows by capillary action through the hole and into the space between the components such that it forms solder joint between the stacked components.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for producing flush solder fill over recessed pins and over passage holes in circuitized substrates. A substrate carrying rack is immersed in a vessel of molten solder after it has been similarly immersed in a flux bath. While in the molten solder, the rack is vigorously agitated. The rack is then withdrawn from the molten solder and is pivoted upwardly while positioned over the molten solder. Simultaneously, an anvil is rotated from a home position to an impact position at precisely the correct moment. With the solder still molten on the substrate surfaces, the rack is then permitted to descend and is positively biased to strike the anvil thereby dislodging any excess molten solder. A unique supporting arrangement for the rack insures that only a minimum of mass acutally impacts against the anvil while insuring the effectiveness of the operation. Each cantilevered arm from which a rack is suspended is temporarily supported during the impacting operation after which the support member is withdrawn. Also, a solder pot of unique design and operation is provided to assure rapid, complete heating of substrates while eliminating contamination thereof by dross and oxides.
Abstract:
A soldering device wherein the article to be soldered is moved into contact with molten solder which flows in the direction counter to the direction of movement of said article is characterized by including a nozzle for flowing said molten solder and a flow path of a channel shape provided contiguous thereto for circulating said molten solder flowed out of said nozzle, said flow path having side-wall plates which are vertically adjustable.
Abstract:
A controlled amount of a solder is applied to the tip (18) of each lead (14) of a multi-lead component (10) by first placing a solder sphere (30) in each of a plurality of cavities (24) arranged in a baseplate (22) in the same pattern as the tips of the leads. Thereafter, the tips of the leads of the component are placed in contact with the solder spheres while, at the same time, at least a pair of leads are each engaged by a separate one of a pair of alignment pins (32) rising upwardly from the baseplate. The alignment pins serve to constrain the lateral movement of the component, thereby maintaining the leads thereof in alignment with the solder spheres when the solder spheres are reflowed to bond to the tips of the leads.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for preparing printed circuit boards having flattened solder bumps for the mounting of surface mount components is provided. Using well-known techniques, solder paste is screen-printed onto printed circuit boards and reflowed and cleaned to form discrete solder bumps. Using roller machines, the peaks of the solder bumps are flattened and adhesive solder flux is applied to the flattened tops of the solder bumps. The adhesive solder flux holds the surface mount components in position after placement and during vapor phase reflow.
Abstract:
A machine for soldering a work product. Work product is conveyed through the machine and an applicator directs an extended liquid stream against the conveyed work product. The applicator is rotatable about a horizontal axis and a rotatable manifold assembly delivers liquid to the applicator and the manifold assembly is rotatable about an axis parallel to the axis of the applicator means and is rotated by a bell crank which is supported for rotation about the axis of the manifold assembly and a link member which is pivotally connected between the bell crank and the applicator with the points of interconnection defining with the axes of rotation of the applicator and the manifold assembly a parallelogram so that rotation of the bell crank will rotate the applicator means.