Wave Soldering

Wave soldering is a process in which a printed circuit board is passed over a wave of molten solder.  The wave is produced by a pump.  As the circuit board is passed over the wave, the solder bonds the printed circuit board paths with the board mounted components.

Process Characteristics

Produces clean and reliable solder connections
Is an automated process
Reuses excess solder and flux
Requires work inspection, touch-up, and testing
Increases productivity through speed and efficiency

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Information provided is from Manufacturing Processes Reference Guide by Robert H. Todd, Dell K. Allen, and Leo Alting.--1st ed. Published by Industrial Press Inc., 1994.