[Steven]’s search for a cheaper and perhaps more readily available substitute for his usual dedicated flux cleaner lead him to try automotive brake cleaner on a few test boards. He suspected ...

How do you clean the residual flux off your boards? There are plenty of ways to go about the job, ranging from “why bother?” to the careful application of isopropyl alcohol to every joint with ...

5.11). In this chapter, we will deal with cleanliness in general and concentrate on flux removal in particular. The importance of postsoldering cleanliness is undisputed throughout the industry, and ...