Tritec Sales, Inc.

330-724-3333

In the context of circuit board manufacturing, selective soldering refers to the soldering of through-hole components on an SMT board. Selective soldering machines accomplish this by providing flux, solder and in some cases preheat to only the areas requiring solder. The benefit is no special tooling is required, the processes are tailored to the needs of each component and the overall quality is improved.

The decision to choose selective soldering versus wave soldering can be made by considering the number of components or points, the difficulty of the process and the required cycle time. If there are only a select number of points or components on the bottom side and they are in close proximity to SMT devices, selective soldering may be a good solution. If a large volume of points require soldering in a short period of time and the keep out zones are open, then a wave may be the solution.

Pillarhouse approaches the selective soldering market with four distinct inert bottom side liquid delivery methods. These processes are available in a variety of equipment forms that address board size, loading method and cycle time needs. Because Pillarhouse equipment is modular in structure the need for in-line fluxing and preheating can be addressed before purchase or as add on features.

Overall, the cost of ownership of a selective soldering machine is many times less than comparable wave soldering machines. Our Cost of Ownership calculator in the Helpful Tools section of this site can help quantify the differences. Pillarhouse engineers are always available to answer more in depth questions directly.

Selective Soldering Equipment Selector

www.pillarhouse.com

Tritec Sales, Inc.

1045 Eagon St., Barberton OH. 44203

Phone:  330-724-3333   Fax: 330-724-2202