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water soluble solder mask

water soluble solder mask

water soluble solder mask

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I am looking to use a water soluble solder mask.  Some types of solder masks leave a conductive residue. This can not be tolerated due to the voltages, currents and frequencies.  Has anyone used this type of solder mask and had a residue problem?

Ed

RE: water soluble solder mask

I believe you mean a 'water washable temporary solder mask' as used for wave solder processes. A quick search found products made by Qualitek, Tech Spray, Kester, and more. This type of masking has been available for over 25 years, so finding one that does not leave residue, or alternatively finding an additive for your wash cycle should be no problem.

There are also temporay masking materials that are latex based that can be applied and peeled-off. Maybe they leave less residue.

RE: water soluble solder mask

(OP)
Comcokid, Yes it is temporary solder mask. I know the data sheets say no residue. I am trying to find people that may have tried it (real time use).

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