Factors Affecting PCBA Wave Soldering Quality
Wave soldering is a soldering method in the PCBA manufacturing process, mainly used for through-hole technology (THT) and mixed-assembly processes. The final soldering quality during wave soldering is affected by several factors, such as wave soldering equipment, soldering materials, and PCB boards. Below is a detailed explanation. 1. Wave Soldering Equipment Factors Equipment issues are one of the main factors affecting wave soldering quality, primarily involving the spraying of wave soldering flux, temperature control of temperature zones during soldering, and the stability of the conveyor belt. For flux spraying: It is essential to clean and replace flux nozzles promptly during wave soldering, and set the flux spraying time appropriately. This prevents uneven flux spraying, which could lead to wave soldering quality problems. For temperature zone control: Wave soldering systems typically have four temperature zones — preheating zone, temperature-rising zone, high-temperature zo...