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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Tin - Plating

2008-06-04 by Leon

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "KeepIt SimpleStupid" <keepitsimplestupid@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 2:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Tin - Plating


>I like re-flow solder much better.

I don't bother with tinning. The remaining resist residue after I've removed 
it with IPA prevents the copper oxidising, I've found. It doesn't affect 
soldering.

Leon
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