Can anyone tell me whether Adafruit uses a "clean" process or a "no-clean" process for producing its boards?
If a "clean" process, what measures are taken to ensure proper disposal of cleaning solutions?
Thanks!
Clean vs. No-Clean, and the Environment
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- Franklin97355
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Re: Clean vs. No-Clean, and the Environment
Can you describe what you mean by "clean"? Our products are ROHS.
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Re: Clean vs. No-Clean, and the Environment
The "cleaning" process involves the use of solvents to remove residual flux from a board. If "no-clean" solder is used in the first place, there is no need to clean the board after soldering.
If you would like more detail, I suggest the first few paragraphs of "Clean vs no clean solder process within electronics manufacturing" at https://www.jjsmanufacturing.com/blog/c ... ufacturing".
In a "clean" process, the disposal of cleaning agents may become an issue.
My objective is to learn from your experience and practices.
Thanks!
If you would like more detail, I suggest the first few paragraphs of "Clean vs no clean solder process within electronics manufacturing" at https://www.jjsmanufacturing.com/blog/c ... ufacturing".
In a "clean" process, the disposal of cleaning agents may become an issue.
My objective is to learn from your experience and practices.
Thanks!
- adafruit2
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Re: Clean vs. No-Clean, and the Environment
we use no-clean, boards are not washed
- bobcruz
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Re: Clean vs. No-Clean, and the Environment
Thank you so much for your assistance! This information is a huge help. :-)
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