Through hole pins not soldering

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I have modules that come with a 4 x 2 pin header. The proble... - Sep 23, 2020 by SMTA-64387098 SMTA

Try to pre-tin the part. This should give you a lot of answe... - Sep 23, 2020 by Evtimov

In my opinion, it is not possible to eliminate the oxidation... - Sep 24, 2020 by Djo

If whatever is preventing the leads on your component from w... - Sep 24, 2020 by davef

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Through hole pins not soldering | 23 September, 2020

I have modules that come with a 4 x 2 pin header. The problem is the pins must be oxidized as they do not take solder (no wetting occurring). This occurs whether solder in our wave soldering machine or soldered by hand. I tried cleaning the module in Ultra-sonic bath with IPA but did not help. Can someone provide a recommended method of cleaning up the pins so they will wet properly? Thanks

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Evtimov

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Through hole pins not soldering | 23 September, 2020

Try to pre-tin the part. This should give you a lot of answers.

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Djo

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Through hole pins not soldering | 24 September, 2020

In my opinion, it is not possible to eliminate the oxidation in a component because oxidation it is not removable .. the only solution is to apply a mechanical operation (scraping) and then tinning the part..

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davef

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Through hole pins not soldering | 24 September, 2020

If whatever is preventing the leads on your component from wetting is oxidation, cleaning the component will not help.

Consider trying a more active flux prior to soldering. Understand from your supplier the potential complications that may affect your process prior to using a new flux. For instance, different flux formulations have different cleaning requirements and ISO9000 certification may have process change requirements.

If using a different, more active flux doesn't help, investigate a lead tinning service [ie, Murrietta Circuits - murrietta.com, Tintronics - tintronics.com, CTS Lead Tinning Services - componenttinningservices.com, etc]

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