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Flux Flux is a chemical that aids and
facilitates the soldering process while providing protection and preventing
oxidation. Fluxes can be classified into three types: solid, liquid, and gas.
It mainly has the functions of "auxiliary heat conduction",
"removal of oxides", "reduction of surface tension of welded
materials", "removal of oil stains on the surface of welded
materials, increasing welding area", "prevention of
re-oxidation", etc., among these functions, the key two are:
"removing oxides" and "reducing the surface tension of welded
materials".
Introduction to flux: Flux is usually a
mixture with rosin as the main ingredient, which is an auxiliary material to
ensure a smooth soldering process. Soldering is the main process in electronic
assembly, and flux is an auxiliary material used in soldering, whose main role
is to remove oxides on the surface of solder and the base metal to be welded,
so that the metal surface can achieve the necessary cleanliness. It can prevent
the surface from oxidizing again during soldering, reduce the surface tension of
the solder, and improve the soldering performance. The performance of flux
directly affects the quality of electronic products.
Flux ingredients: In recent decades, rosin
resin-based fluxes composed mainly of rosin, resins, halogen-containing active
agents, additives and organic solvents have been used in the soldering process
of electronic product production. Although this type of flux is solderable and
low-cost, it has a lot of post-soldering residue. The residue contains halogen
ions, which can gradually lead to problems such as deterioration of electrical
insulation performance and short circuits, and it is necessary to clean the
rosin resin-based flux residue on the electronic printed board. This will not
only increase the production cost, but also the cleaning agent that cleans the
rosin resin-based flux residue is mainly fluorochlorocarbon. This compound
depletes the ozone layer of the atmosphere and is banned and phased out. At
present, many companies still use the process of using rosin finger flux solder
and then cleaning with cleaning agent, which is low efficiency and high cost.
The main raw materials of no-clean flux are organic solvents, rosin resin and its derivatives, synthetic resin surfactants, organic acid activators, anti-corrosion agents, co-solvents, and film-forming agents. To put it simply, it is that various solid components are dissolved in various liquids to form a uniform and transparent mixed solution, in which each component accounts for different proportions and has different functions. 🔹 Organic solvents: one or several mixtures of ketones, alcohols and esters, commonly used are ethanol, propanol and butanol; acetone, toluene, isobutyl ketone; Ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, etc. As a liquid component, its main function is to dissolve the solid components in the flux to form a uniform solution, which is convenient for the components to be soldered to evenly coat the appropriate amount of flux components, and at the same time, it can also clean minor dirt and oil stains on the metal surface.
🔹 Natural resin and its derivatives or synthetic resin surfactants: halogen-containing surfactants have strong activity and high fluxing capacity, but halogen ions are difficult to clean, ion residue is high, and halogen elements (mainly chlorides) are strongly corrosive, so they are not suitable for use as raw materials for no-clean flux; Halogen-free surfactants are slightly less active, but have less ionic residues. The surfactant is mainly a non-ionic surfactant of fatty acid group or aromatic group, and its main function is to reduce the surface tension generated when the solder is in contact with the lead pin metal, enhance the surface wetting force, enhance the penetration of organic acid activator, and can also play the role of foaming agent.
🔹 Organic acid activator: composed of one or more of organic acid dibasic acids or aromatic acids, such as succinic acid, glutaric acid, itaconic acid, o-hydroxybenzoic acid, azebraic acid, heptanedic acid, malic acid, succinic acid, etc. Its main function is to remove oxides on the lead pins and oxides on the surface of molten solder, and is one of the key components ofПоток.
🔹 Anticorrosive agents: reduce the residue of solid components such as resins and activators after high-temperature decomposition.
🔹 Co-solvent: Prevent the tendency of solid components such as activators to dissolve from the solution, and avoid the undesirable non-uniform distribution of activators.
🔹 Film-forming agent: In the
soldering process of the lead pin, the coated flux precipitates and
crystallizes to form a uniform film, and the residue after high-temperature
decomposition can be quickly cured, hardened and reduced viscosity due to the
presence of film-forming agent.
Flux function Flux ingredients: The main component in the flux is rosin, which will be decomposed by tin at about 260 degrees Celsius, so the temperature of the tin bath should not be too high. Flux is a chemical that promotes soldering. In the soldering process, it is an indispensable auxiliary material, and its role is very important. (1) Dissolved welding mother oxide film In the atmosphere, the surface of the welded base metal is always covered with an oxide film, and its thickness is about 2×10 - 9 ~ 2×10 - 8m. When welding, the oxide film will inevitably hinder the wetting of the solder to the base metal, resulting in the welding can not be carried out normally, so the flux must be coated on the surface of the base metal to reduce the oxide on the surface of the base metal, so as to achieve the purpose of eliminating the oxide film. (2) Re-oxidation of the base metal to be welded The base metal needs to be heated during the welding process, and the oxidation of the metal surface will be accelerated at high temperatures, so the liquid flux covering the base metal and solder surface can prevent them from oxidizing. (3) Molten solder tension There is a certain tension on the surface of molten solder, just like rain falling on a lotus leaf, due to the surface tension of the liquid, it will immediately coalesce into bead-like water droplets. The surface tension of the molten solder prevents it from flowing to the surface of the base metal, affecting the normal wetting process. When the flux is applied to the surface of the molten solder, the surface tension of the liquid solder is reduced, resulting in a significant increase in wetting performance. (4) Protect the welding base metal The original surface protection layer of the welded material has been destroyed during the welding process. A good quality flux will quickly restore its protective effect on the solder consumables after soldering is completed. (5) It can speed up the transfer of heat from the soldering iron tip to the surface of the solder and the soldered object, and (6) The right flux can also make the solder joint beautiful.
Types of fluxes: There are many types of
fluxes, which can be roughly divided into three series: organic, inorganic and
resin. Resin flux is usually extracted from the secretion of trees, is a
natural product, is not corrosive, rosin is the representative of this type of
flux, so it is also called rosin flux. Since flux is usually used in
conjunction with solder, it can be divided into soft flux and hard flux
corresponding to solder. In the assembly and maintenance of electronic
products, the commonly used rosin, rosin mixed flux, solder paste and
hydrochloric acid and other soft fluxes should be selected according to
different welding workpieces on different occasions. The types of fluxes can
generally be divided into inorganic series, organic series and resin series.
(1) Inorganic series flux Inorganic series flux has strong chemical action and
very good fluxing performance, but it has a large corrosive effect and belongs
to acid flux. Because it can be dissolved in water, it is also called
water-soluble flux, which includes two categories: inorganic acids and
inorganic salts. The main components of fluxes containing inorganic acids are
hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, etc., and the main components of fluxes
containing inorganic salts are zinc chloride, ammonium chloride, etc., which
must be cleaned very strictly immediately after use, because any halide
remaining on the weldment will cause serious corrosion. This flux is usually
only used for soldering non-electronic products, and it is strictly forbidden
to use such inorganic fluxes in the assembly of electronic equipment. (2)
Organic flux The flux effect of organic flux is between inorganic flux and
resin flux, and it is also acidic and water-soluble flux. Water-soluble flux
containing organic acids is based on lactic acid and citric acid, and because
its soldering residue can be retained on the solder for a period of time
without serious corrosion, it can be used in the assembly of electronic
equipment, but it is generally not used in SMT Сварочная пастаbecause it does not
have the viscosity of rosin flux (which plays a role in preventing the movement
of SMD components). (3) Resin flux In the soldering of electronic products,
resin flux is the largest proportion used. Since it can only be dissolved in organic
solvents, it is also known as organic solvent flux, and its main ingredient is
rosin. Rosin is inactive in the solid state and only in the liquid state, its
melting point is 127 °C, and the activity can last up to 315 °C. The optimal
temperature of soldering is 240~250°C, which is just within the active
temperature range of rosin, and its soldering residue does not have corrosion
problems, these characteristics make rosin a non-corrosive flux, which is
widely used in the welding of electronic equipment. To meet the needs of
different applications, rosin fluxes are available in liquid, paste, and solid
form. Solid fluxes are suitable for soldering iron soldering, and liquid and
paste fluxes are suitable for wave soldering, respectively. In actual use, it
is found that when rosin is a monomer, the chemical activity is weak, and the
wetting of the solder is often not sufficient, so a small amount of active
agent needs to be added to improve the activity. According to the presence or
absence of active agents and the strength of chemical activity, rosin series
fluxes are divided into four types: inactivated rosin, weakly activated rosin,
activated rosin and super-activated rosin, which are called R, RMA, RA, RSA in
the American MIL standard, and the Japanese JIS standard is divided into three
grades according to the chlorine content of the flux: AA (below 0.1wt%), A
(0.1~0.5wt%), and B (0.5~1.0wt%). (1) Inactivated rosin (R): It is composed of
pure rosin dissolved in a suitable solvent (such as isopropanol, ethanol,
etc.), in which there is no active agent, and the ability to eliminate the
oxide film is limited, so the weldment is required to have very good
weldability. It is usually used in some circuits that absolutely do not allow
the presence of corrosion hazards, such as pacemakers implanted in the heart.
(2) Weakly activated rosin (RMA): The active agents added to this type of flux
include lactic acid, citric acid, stearic acid and other organic acids and
salt-based organic compounds. After adding these weak active agents, it can
promote the wetting, but the residue on the base metal is still not corrosive,
except for high-reliability aviation and aerospace products or fine-pitch
surface mounting products that need to be cleaned, general civilian consumer products
(such as cassette recorders, televisions, etc.) do not need to set up a
cleaning process. When using weakly activated rosin, there are strict
requirements for the weldability of the weldment. (3) Activated rosin (RA) and
super-activated rosin (RSA): In the activated rosin flux, the strong active
agents added are aniline hydrochloride, hydrazine hydrochloride and other
salt-based organic compounds, the activity of this flux is significantly
improved, but the corrosion of chloride ions in the residue after soldering has
become a problem that cannot be ignored, so it is rarely used in the assembly
of electronic products. With the improvement of active agents, active agents
have been developed that can decompose residues into non-corrosive substances
at welding temperatures, which are mostly derivatives of organic compounds.
The melting point of a commonly used flux
should be lower than that of a solder. The tension, viscosity and density of
the surface are smaller than those of solder. It should not corrode the base
metal, and at the soldering temperature, it should be able to increase the
fluidity of the solder and remove the oxide film on the metal surface. Поток
residue is easily removed. It will not produce toxic gases and odors, so as not
to cause harm to the human body and pollute the environment.
How to choose a flux For the manufacturer,
since the composition of the flux cannot be tested, if you want to know whether
the flux solvent is volatile, you can simply measure the specific gravity, if
the specific gravity is much higher, you can conclude that the solvent is
volatile. When choosing a flux, give the following suggestions to the
manufacturer: First, smell the smell Preliminary judgment of what kind of
solvent is used, such as methanol has a small but choking taste, isopropanol
has a strong taste, and ethanol has a mellow fragrance. Although suppliers may
use solvent blends, they will generally provide an ingredient report if they
are required to provide it; However, the price of isopropanol is about 3-4
times that of methanol, and if the price is lowered too hard with the supplier,
the situation inside may not be easy to say. Second, determine the sample This
is also the most fundamental method for many manufacturers to choose flux, when
confirming the sample, the supplier should be required to provide the relevant
parameter report, and compared with the sample, if the sample is confirmed OK,
the subsequent delivery should be in accordance with the original parameter
control, when there is an abnormality, the specific gravity, acidity value, etc.
should be checked. Third, the current flux market is mixed, you should know
exactly the qualifications of the supplier when choosing, if necessary, you can
go to the manufacturer to see the factory, informal flux manufacturers are
afraid of this set.
Prerequisites: No-clean technology
01
No-clean concept
(1)
What is no-clean No-clean refers to the use of low solid content, non-corrosive
flux in the production of electronic assembly, soldering in an inert gas
environment, the residue on the circuit board after soldering is very small,
non-corrosive, and has a very high surface insulation resistance (SIR), under
normal circumstances, it does not need to be cleaned to meet the standard of
ion cleanliness (the US military standard MIL - P - 228809 ion pollution level
is divided into: first-class ≤ 1.5ugNaCl/cm² no pollution; The secondary ≤
1.5~5.0ugNACl/cm² is of high quality; The third-level ≤5.0~10.0ugNaCl/cm² meets
the requirements; The fourth grade >10.0ugNaCl/cm² is not clean) can
directly enter the process technology of the next process. It must be pointed
out that "no-clean" and "no-clean" are two completely
different concepts, the so-called "no-clean" refers to the use of
traditional rosin flux (RMA) or organic acid flux in the production of
electronic assembly, although there is a certain residue left on the board
surface after soldering, but it can also meet the quality requirements of some
products without cleaning, such as household electronics, professional audio
and video equipment, low-cost office equipment and other products, they are
usually "not cleaned" when produced, but by no means
"no-clean".
(2)
Advantages of no-clean (1) Improve economic benefits: After realizing
no-cleaning, the most direct thing is that there is no need to carry out
cleaning work, so it can save a lot of cleaning labor, equipment, site,
materials (water, solvent) and energy consumption, and at the same time, due to
the shortening of the process, the man-hours are saved and the production
efficiency is improved. (2) Improve product quality: Due to the implementation
of no-clean technology, it is necessary to strictly control the quality of
materials, such as the corrosion performance of flux (halides are not allowed),
the solderability of components and printed circuit boards, etc.; In the
assembly process, some advanced technological means need to be adopted, such as
spray coating flux, soldering under inert gas protection, etc. The
implementation of the no-clean process can avoid damage to the welded
components due to cleaning stress, so no-clean is extremely beneficial for
improving product quality. (3) Conducive to environmental protection: After
adopting no-clean technology, the use of ODS substances can be stopped, and the
use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can be greatly reduced, thus having a
positive effect on the protection of the ozone layer.
02 Requirements for no-clean materials
(1) No-clean flux In order to make the
soldered PCB board surface can reach the specified quality level without
cleaning, the choice of flux is the key, and there are usually the following
requirements for no-clean flux: (1) Low solid content: less than 2% Traditional
fluxes have high solid content (20~40%), medium solid content (10~15%) and low
solid content (5~10%), and there will be more or less residue left on the PCB
board surface after soldering with these fluxes. The solid content of no-clean
flux is required to be less than 2%, and it cannot contain rosin, so there is
basically no residue on the plate surface after soldering. (2) Non-corrosive:
halogen-free, surface insulation resistance> 1.0×10¹¹ Due to the high solid
content of traditional fluxes, some harmful substances can be
"wrapped" after soldering, isolating contact with air and forming an
insulating protective layer. However, no-clean flux cannot form an insulating
protective layer due to its very low solid content, and if a small amount of harmful
components remain on the board, it will lead to serious adverse consequences
such as corrosion and leakage. Therefore, Неочищенный флюс are not allowed to
contain halogens. ✔ The corrosivity of flux is usually tested in the
following ways: a. Copper mirror corrosion test: test the short-term
corrosivity of flux (solder paste) b. Silver chromate test strip test: test the
halide content in the flux c. Surface insulation resistance test: test the
surface insulation resistance of the PCB after soldering to determine the
reliability of the long-term electrical properties of the flux (solder paste)
d. Corrosivity test: test the corrosiveness of the residue on the surface of
the PCB after soldering e. Test the degree of reduction of conductor spacing on
the surface of the PCB after soldering (3) Solderability: 80% expansion rate ≥
Solderability and corrosiveness are a pair of contradictory indicators, in
order for the flux to have a certain ability to eliminate oxides, and to
maintain a certain degree of activity throughout the preheating and soldering
process, it must contain a certain acid. The most commonly used no-clean flux
is the non-water-soluble acetic acid range, and there may also be amines,
ammonia, and synthetic resins in the formulation, which can affect the activity
and reliability of different formulations. Different companies have different
requirements and internal control indicators, but they must meet the
requirements of high welding quality and non-corrosive use. The activity of the
flux is usually measured by the pH value, and the pH value of the no-clean flux
should be controlled within the technical conditions specified in the product
(the pH value varies slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer). (4) Meet the
requirements of environmental protection: non-toxic, no strong pungent odor,
basically do not pollute the environment, safe operation.
(2) No-clean printed circuit boards and
components In the implementation of no-clean soldering process, the
solderability and cleanliness of circuit boards and components are key aspects
that need to be controlled. In order to ensure weldability, the manufacturer
should store it in a constant temperature and dry environment under the premise
of requiring the supplier to ensure the weldability, and strictly control the
use of it within the effective storage time. In order to ensure cleanliness,
the environment and operation specifications should be strictly controlled
during the production process to avoid man-made pollution, such as handwriting,
sweat, grease, dust, etc.
03 No-clean welding process
After the no-clean flux is adopted,
although the soldering process remains unchanged, the implemented method and
related process parameters must adapt to the specific requirements of the
no-clean technology, and the main contents are as follows: (1) Flux application
In order to obtain a good no-clean effect, the flux coating process must
strictly control two parameters, namely the solid content of the flux and the
amount of coating. Generally, there are three types of flux coating methods:
foaming, wave and spray. In the no-clean process, the foaming method and the
wave method should not be used for many reasons:
First, the flux of foaming method and wave
method is placed in an open container, because the solvent content of no-clean
flux is very high, it is particularly volatile and volatile, resulting in an
increase in solid content, so it is difficult to use the specific gravity
method to control the composition of the flux to remain unchanged in the
production process, and a large amount of volatilization of the solvent also
causes pollution and waste;
Second, because the solid content of
no-clean flux is very low, it is not conducive to foaming;
(3) Discussion on soldering technology In view of the strict restrictions on
the solid content and corrosiveness of flux, the effect of flux is bound to be
restricted. In order to ensure good welding quality, the requirements for
welding equipment also need to be increased, especially with inert gas
protection. In addition to the above measures, the implementation of the
no-clean process also requires stricter control of various process parameters
in the soldering process, which mainly include soldering temperature, soldering
time, PCB tin depth and PCB transfer angle. For different types of no-cleanfluxes, the process parameters of the wave soldering equipment need to be
precisely adjusted to achieve satisfactory no-clean soldering results.
Strategies for dealing with flux residues:
1. Optimize flux selection: Choose the right flux to ensure that it effectively
removes oxides from solder joints during the soldering process while reducing
residue formation. 2. **Precise control of dosage**: According to the
requirements of the soldering process, accurately control the dosage of flux to
avoid residue accumulation caused by excessive use. 3. **Improve the soldering
process**: Optimize soldering parameters such as soldering temperature, speed,
and time to reduce flux evaporation and residue formation. 4. Use Cleaning
Tools: Make sure soldering tools such as welding guns, solder, and flux
containers are kept clean to reduce the introduction of contaminants. 5.
**Strengthen soldering environment control**: During the soldering process,
keep the environment clean and reduce the contamination of the flux by dust and
moisture, thereby reducing the generation of residue. 6. **Regular cleaning of
the equipment**: Regularly clean and maintain the soldering equipment to
prevent flux residue from accumulating inside the equipment. 7. **Adopt
high-efficiency cleaning methods**: Use high-efficiency cleaning agents and
cleaning methods, such as ultrasonic cleaning, to completely remove flux
residue from solder joints. 8. **Implement residue recycling treatment**:
Recycle the residue generated during the welding process to reduce
environmental pollution and recycle available resources. 9. **Training
Operators**: Professional training for soldering operators to improve their
knowledge and skills in flux use and residue handling. 10. **Regular inspection
and evaluation**: Regularly inspect and evaluate the welding process and
residue treatment effect, and adjust and optimize management measures in a
timely manner.
▶ Flux residues cause distress:
Optimization of Сварочная паста spraying
method and coating process
There are three main coating methods: 1.
Ultrasonic spraying technology: The oscillating electrical energy with a
frequency higher than 20kHz is converted into mechanical energy through a
piezoelectric ceramic transducer to realize the atomization of the flux, and
then the atomized flux is evenly sprayed onto the PCB board through a
high-pressure nozzle.
2. Screen printing method: Using a fine,
high-density small-hole wire mesh, the flux is evenly sprayed out by the
rotating air knife to form a spray, and then sprayed onto the PCB board.
3. Pressure nozzle spraying technology: The
flux is mixed with air through high-pressure gas and sprayed out of the nozzle.
In the field of modern electronics
manufacturing, the trend of flux is to be more environmentally friendly,
efficient and precise.
**1. R&D and application progress of
environmentally friendly flux**
With the increasing awareness of
environmental protection, the restrictions on harmful substances in fluxes are
becoming more and more stringent. Problems such as degraded electrical
insulation performance and short circuits caused by the presence of halogen
ions in the post-soldering residue of traditional rosin resin fluxes have
prompted researchers to look for more environmentally friendly alternatives.
No-clean flux came into being, and its main raw materials are organic solvents,
rosin resin and its derivatives, synthetic resin surfactants, organic acid
activators, anti-corrosion agents, co-solvents, film-forming agents, etc. For
example, organic acid activators are composed of a variety of organic acids,
such as succinic acid and glutaric acid, which play a key role in the removal
of oxides while meeting environmental requirements.
Testing for corrosiveness is crucial in the
development of environmentally friendly fluxes. For example, the copper mirror
corrosion test is used to test the short-term corrosivity of flux (solder
paste); The silver chromate test strip test can detect the halide content in
the flux; Surface insulation resistance testing can determine the surface
insulation resistance of a PCB after soldering to evaluate the reliability of
the long-term electrical properties of flux (solder paste), etc. These test
methods ensure that the flux meets the soldering needs without adversely
affecting the environment and product quality.
From the perspective of market application,
more and more electronic manufacturing enterprises have begun to use no-clean
flux. This is not only due to its environmental compliance, but also due to the
economic benefits and improved product quality of the no-clean technology. For
example, in some large-scale electronic equipment production, after the use of
no-clean flux, there is no need to carry out cleaning work, which saves a lot
of cleaning labor, equipment, site, material (water, solvent) and energy consumption,
and shortens the process flow and improves production efficiency.
**2. Application optimization of flux in
different soldering processes**
1. **Wave Soldering**
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In the wave soldering process, the selection and use of flux needs to be
carefully considered. Traditional fluxes may have some problems in the wave
soldering process, such as foaming and wave coating fluxes, due to the high
solvent content of no-clean flux is volatile, resulting in an increase in solid
content, and a large amount of solvent volatilization causes pollution and
waste, which is not conducive to foaming. Therefore, when using no-clean flux
in wave soldering, it is necessary to optimize the coating method, and the
spray method has become a more suitable choice.
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Process parameters such as soldering temperature, soldering time, PCB tin
depth, and PCB transfer angle need to be precisely adjusted for different types
ofНеочищенный флюс. For example, the soldering temperature needs to be
determined based on the active temperature range of the flux and the properties
of the material being soldered. If the temperature is too high, it may cause
the components in the flux to decompose too quickly, affecting the soldering
effect; If the temperature is too low, the oxide may not be removed
effectively, making the weld not strong.
2. **Hand Soldering Iron Soldering**
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In manual soldering irons, the requirements for flux are also different. Due to
the flexibility of operation and the variety of solder joints, flux flow and
wettability are particularly important. For the soldering of small solder
joints, the flux needs to be able to spread quickly on the surface of the
solder joint, reduce the surface tension, and allow the solder to fill the
solder joint better. For example, in the manual soldering of some delicate
electronic components, inactivated rosin (R) or weakly activated rosin (RMA)
may be more suitable because they are less corrosive to the weldment while
ensuring the welding effect.
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Operators need to have extensive experience in controlling the amount of flux
used during the manual soldering iron soldering process. Excessive use of flux
may result in excessive post-solder residue, while insufficient use may not
effectively remove oxides, affecting solder quality. This requires professional
training for operators to improve their ability to accurately control the
amount of Поток used.
**3. Coordinated development of flux and
new soldering materials and technologies**
With the continuous development of
electronic technology, the application of new soldering materials such as
lead-free solder is gradually popularized. Fluxes need to be matched to these
new soldering materials. Physical properties such as melting point and surface
tension of lead-free solders differ from those of traditional leaded solders,
which requires fluxes to be able to adapt to these changes. For example,
lead-free solders generally have a high melting point, and the flux needs to
remain well active at higher temperatures to ensure a smooth soldering process.
When it comes to micro-soldering
techniques, such as soldering in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), the
requirements for fluxes are even more demanding. Due to the small size of the
solder, the flux needs to be applied precisely to the solder site without
excessive residue affecting the properties of the microstructure. In this case,
the way the flux is applied may require more advanced techniques, such as
droplet jetting, which precisely sprays the flux into the tiny areas that need
to be soldered.
At the same time, as the application of
laser welding technology in electronics manufacturing increases, the mechanism
of action of fluxes also needs to be re-evaluated. Laser welding is
characterized by energy concentration and fast soldering speed, and the flux
needs to be able to function in a very short time during the laser welding
process, removing oxides and promoting solder wetting. This may require the
development of fluxes that are specifically adapted for laser soldering and
have different compositions and properties than conventional fluxes.
**Fourth, the importance of flux quality
control and standardization**
The quality of flux directly affects the
soldering quality and reliability of electronic products. Therefore, it is
crucial to establish a strict quality control system. From the beginning of the
procurement of raw materials, it is necessary to conduct strict quality
inspections on various ingredients such as organic solvents and activators. For
example, the purity of organic solvents, the activity of activators, etc., all
need to meet the specified standards.
In the production process, the quality of
the flux mixing and blending is also monitored. Ensure that the ratio of each
component is accurate, and avoid unstable flux performance due to component
imbalance. At the same time, the temperature, humidity and cleanliness of the
production environment should also be controlled to prevent external factors
from affecting the quality of flux.
The standardization of flux is also the key
to ensure the healthy development of the electronic welding industry. If there
is no unified standard for fluxes produced by different manufacturers, it may
lead to compatibility problems during use. For example, in the repair of
electronic products, if a different standard flux is used, it may have an
impact on the subsequent performance of the product. There are already some
international standards for fluxes, such as the American MIL standard and the
Japanese JIS standard, but with the continuous development of technology, these
standards also need to be constantly updated and improved to adapt to new
soldering materials, processes and environmental protection requirements.