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AIM Solder Technical Articles
AIM Solder’s collection of technical articles provide insights, details, data, and studies on a wide variety of industry-pertinent topics, including alloy innovations, how to minimize voiding, rework bench chemistry, printing adjustments, and more.
Understanding Solder Paste Viscosity and Thixotropy
Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow. Think of it as a fluid's "thickness" or "thinness." A fluid that flows slowly, like molasses, has a high viscosity, ...
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Conformal Coating Over No Clean Flux
This study evaluates the performance of various types of conformal coating over no clean flux residues left after soldering.
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The Drawbacks of Internal Recycling Systems for Solder Dross
While internal recycling systems can reduce the need for new solder purchases, they also affect the economics of solder use in several ways.
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Bismuth in Solder Alloys: From Bulk Constituent in Low Temp to Performance Enhancer in High-Reliability
In recent years, bismuth has emerged as an advantageous alloying element in solder, serving two key applications. First, bismuth is used in many low-temperature solders that support temperature-sensitive assemblies, and ...
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Investigating Intermittent Soldering Defects
The PCB assembly process creates millions of solder joints with great precision, which is why intermittent soldering defects can be particularly frustrating. It is common to assume that soldering materials, ...
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