Selective Solder Fixtures
2 - 5 Days ServiceWhat is Selective Soldering?
Selective Soldering is a process of selectively soldering through-hole components to a printed circuit board using a selective soldering machine. Unlike a wave solder machine, a selective solder machine has a miniature wave that can be programmed to solder one through-hole component at the time.
While wave soldering is the preferred method for soldering a large number of boards with through-components. Selective soldering is the preferred method for soldering a small number of boards with mixed technology (SMT and through-hole components). Compared to manual soldering, selective soldering is faster, more repeatable and leads to better results.
Depending on the job, sometimes it is necessary to use a selective solder fixture (also known as a selective wave solder pallet) to provide support and improve the overall process.
- Process multiple individual boards at the same time (e.g. small boards that should have been panelized).
- Reduce board warping (e.g. thin or flimsy boards)
- Eliminate flooding problems
- Improve soldering quality
- Ensure repeatable process results
- Reduce setup time
Prototype & Short Run
Material: FR4 Tg180
Starting at: $135
Lead Time: 24-48 hours
Short Run & Production
Material: Thermoset Plastic
Starting at: $295
Lead Time: 2-5 days
