The application of selective soldering in SMT (Surface Mount Technology)

Selective soldering is a localized soldering process used in the post-SMT assembly stage. It is used for precisely soldering solder joints on PCBs that are unsuitable for wave soldering or reflow soldering (such as through-hole components, irregularly shaped components, and areas around heat-sensitive components), offering both flexibility and reliability.

Key Process Steps:
Flux Application: Flux is precisely sprayed onto the target solder joints through a nozzle, wetting only the areas to be soldered.
Preheating: The PCB is locally preheated to activate the flux and prevent thermal shock during soldering.
Dip Soldering / Drag Soldering: The solder nozzle rises, allowing the solder to wet the solder joints; or the PCB moves, dragging the solder joints across the nozzle surface to form full solder joints.
Cooling: The solder joints are cooled naturally or forcibly to ensure a stable crystal structure.

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