The Handbook of Machine Soldering: SMT and TH, 3rd Edition

A Brief History of Machine Soldering.

The Theory.

Fluxes.

Solders and Solder Paste.

Wave Soldering--Fluxers.

Wave Soldering--Preheating.

Wave Soldering--The Soldering Station.

Wave Soldering--Conveyors and Controls.

Wave Soldering--Installation, Selection, and Operation.

Stencils, Printers, and Dot Applicators.

Reflow Systems.

The Thermal Profile.

Solderability.

Training--Including Hand Soldering.

Controlling the Soldering Process.

Zero-Defect Soldering.

Troubleshooting the Process.

Design and Soldering.

Where Do We Go from Here?

Appendix.

Index.