“Recommendations for PCB FAB Notes and Specifications in Printed Circuit Board Drawings for SnPb and Lead-Free Soldering Assemblies, the Qualification of PCB Shops and Activities to Assure Continued Quality,” version v.08 makes recommendations regarding appropriate specifications and fabrication notes on drawings for printed circuit boards, general procedures to qualify PCB shops, and testing procedures to verify quality and reliability. Provides necessary material selection information to supplement IPC-4101 slash sheets. Contains recommended examples of fab notes for SnPb solder assemblies and Pb-free assemblies, for use as general specifications on PCB drawings, a basic questionnaire to supplement to IPC-1710 for qualifying PCB shops, and recommendations for ongoing activities to ensure qualified PCB shops maintain internal quality. 

Engelmaier Associates, engelmaier.com

Friendly Green presaturated wipes are low linting and designed to remove all solder pastes, resins, water-soluble, no-clean, leaded and Pb-free from stencils, screens, misprints and other surfaces. Are said to be effective in cutting through tough, dried solder paste and flux residue. Do not harm stencil construction materials (aluminum frame, stainless steel or polyester screen and stainless steel, brass or nickel metal etched foil). Are saturated with low-toxicity compounds, contain no solvents, and are biodegradable. Meet or exceed current and reasonably anticipated VOC requirements (EPA, AQMD, SCAQMD).

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