CRANSTON, RI ― January 2012 ― AIM, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for electronics assembly, PC fabrication, component manufacturing and other industries, announces that Karl Seelig, Vice President of Technology, will present his VOC-Free Flux Study, during a technical session entitled Flux, scheduled to take place Wednesday, February 29, 2012 from 9:00am-10:00am at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
The presentation will explain several factors relating to the use of a VOC-free flux in the wave soldering process. These factors include the effect of varying types of acids and the impact on Ion Chromatography (IC) test results and SIR test results, weak organic acids (WOA) solubility and its impact on the environment, and electrical integrity of components.
In an effort to maintain low VOC emissions within our environment, activists and lawmakers have encouraged and/or mandated that electronics manufacturers change from alcohol-based volatile organic compound (VOC)-containing fluxes to water-based VOC-free flux alternatives. These VOC-free fluxes have advanced into market shares throughout North America as well as in Asia and Europe.
For more information on this technical session or on any of AIM’s products, stop by Booth #2804 at IPC APEX 2012, or visit www.aimsolder.com.
Karl Seelig is Vice President of Technology of AIM. In his over 30 years of industry experience, he has written and presented numerous technical papers on topics including lead-free electronics assembly, no-clean flux technology, assembly & process optimization, inspection, and metallurgical studies. Mr. Seelig serves as the Chairman of the IPC Solder Products Value Council and has been involved in the development of material specifications under IPC. He has also received numerous patents in soldering technology, including four for lead-free solder alloys.
About AIM
Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, AIM is a leading global manufacturer of assembly materials for the electronics industry. The company produces solder paste, liquid flux, cored wire, bar solder, adhesives, preforms, and specialty alloys such as indium and gold for electronics assembly, PC fabrication, component manufacturing and other industries. For more information, visit AIM on the Web at www.aimsolder.com, or e-mail info@aimsolder.com.