Solder Analysis Check Up Program

Periodic solder pot analysis is recommended to maintain solder pot integrity and to check for any contaminants that may have an effect on quality and solderability issues. We recommend a solder analysis every 2-3 months, depending on the amount of PCB’s processed. To best suit your needs, Qualitek offers several solder check-up programs for leaded and lead-free pots. Programs A, B, and C are for leaded pots, and programs LF-1, LF-2, and LF-3 are for lead-free pots. Subsequently, the difference between each test is the number of metals tested for. Program C and LF-3, test for the complete major impurities as specified in IPC Standards.