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2025: The Year of Type 5 Solder Paste
Preparing for the Next Evolution in Miniaturization AIM Solder is proud to declare 2025 as “The Year of Type 5,” recognizing the growing importance of this powder size and the ...
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Understanding Solder Paste Powder Sizes
If you’ve come across the words Type 4, Type 5, or T4, T5, T6 regarding solder paste and wondered what that meant, you’ve come to the right place. First, note ...
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What’s in Solder Paste and How is it Made?
Solder paste is made from solder powder – tiny spheres of alloyed metal, combined with a flux medium – rosins, resins, and other chemicals designed to promote cleaning and prevent ...
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AIM’s REL61 Solder Alloy
This article explores REL61’s place in the evolution of lead-free solder, the unique advantages of its bismuth-enhanced formulation, and its performance compared to widely used alternatives like SAC305.
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All About Tin: Sourcing, Soldering, and Sustainability
Tin, with its rich history spanning ancient civilizations to modern electronics, remains an integral metal in soldering. In this post, we explore tin's journey—from historical significance to global market, sourcing, ...
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