IT3/IT5
Connector System
T
IPS FOR
SMT
A
SSEMBLY
Document Number:
ETAD-F0458
Revision 3.10
Page
53
of
73
Insufficient Solder Volumes:
ca n ha ve two di fferent causes :
stencil apertures not filling, or not
releasing
. If solder deposi t volumes a re insuffi cient,
observe stencil apertures
to determine if
problem is due to solder pas te not filling aperture or not releasing from aperture. If, a fter
pri nting, apertures a re relati vel y clean, refer to cha rt ti tled “Apertures Not Filling.” If apertures
show excessive residual solder paste, refer to cha rt titled “Apertures Not Releasing.”
Apertures Not Filling
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Possible Cause
Suggested Action
Interruption (pause) in printing
raised viscosity of pas te
Knead paste 4-10 s trokes before resuming
pri nting. Thoroughl y clean boa rd used for
kneading paste.
Squeegee speed too high or too
low
Check print speed
Squeegee pressure too low
Adjus t pressure. It should be jus t enough to get
a clean wipe a cross top surfa ce of s tencil .
Not enough paste on s tencil
Check pas te bead on stencil – 1–1.5cm
diameter is typi cal
Pas te is too cold
Check pas te tempera ture and consul t paste
ma nufacturer’s recommenda tions .
Pas te s ti cking to squeegee
Check pas te bead on stencil. 1–1.5cm diameter
is typi cal. Check paste tempera ture
Squeegee damaged or worn
Inspect blades and repla ce i f necessary
Apertures Not Releasing
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Possible Cause
Suggested Action
Interruption (pause) in printing
raised viscosity of pas te
Knead paste 4-10 s trokes before resuming
pri nting. Thoroughl y clean boa rd used for
kneading paste.
Residual pas te building up in
apertures
Check s tencil cleaning pa rameters , increase
frequency
Pas te is too cold
Check pas te tempera ture and consul t paste
ma nufacturer’s recommenda tions
Squeegee pressure too low
Adjus t pressure. It should be jus t enough to
get a clean wipe a cross top surfa ce of stencil.
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