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		What lead-free solder alloys are recommended for wave soldering?

		Can I use my present wave soldering machine, and what changes are needed?

		Will there be more dross generated with lead-free alloys?

		Will my present liquid flux adequately solder with lead-free solder alloys?

		Is nitrogen needed at the wave?

		How are the solder alloy metals and impurities controlled in the pot?

		Will the solder joints made with lead-free solder look like those made with tin-lead?

		What is fillet lifting, and how is it prevented?

		Will the same soldering fluxes used for tin-lead work for lead-free soldering?

		What are the main qualification tests for using liquid flux?

Last Updated:
November 29, 2006

Publisher: Megan Wendling