Wick wetted in flux, I have used this technique with great success for many years, but these boards are no good,
Some solder comes out, but not all of it. I wonder if the holes are just too tight. _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of rocko Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 11:58 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [kicad-users] rework/unsoldering What are you using to de-solder? Pump or wick? I use the wick with pretty good results. On Sun, 2010-02-28 at 22:38 -0500, juliorz wrote: > > I am experiencing problems with a board that I design using > KICAD. > > > > It is almost impossible to remove all solder from a hole. I am > wondering if I have enough clearance between > > > > the component lead and hole. Even after I use heat to remove the > component, getting all the solder out of the > > > > empty hole is very difficult using traditional industry techniques. > > > > > > I am wondering if there is an error in the libraries and the > specification for the holes or if this is an issue to do > > > > with the manufacturing company that is making the boards for me?? > > > > > > > > >
