Miniaturization or the production of ever smaller electronic components with just a mere millimetre in size is one of the key trends impacting the electronics recycling Mississauga industry. These miniature PCB parts are assembled close together on the board and appear almost invisible to the eye. In order to extend their lifespan and avoid having to recycle them sooner than necessary, it is important to maintain proper cleanliness of the circuit board. So, how can you be sure that these very tiny components don’t get dirty?
Well, these components are indeed very difficult to clean and so the best way to ensure that they stay clean is by using a solder paste. It has been considered as the “no clean” technology that helped speed up the manufacturing process. Its use has been intended to eliminate the need to clean the board once assembled and deemed to reduce handling costs. While this can be true in some way, there are big myths or assumptions lingering the PCB industry when it comes to cleaning the boards after assembly.
One major misconception is that all of the bare boards are already extra clean and don’t need cleaning after assembly. This should not be treated as an ultimate truth. Another big myth is that flux won’t pose any problems, which is not always the case. All processes involving printed circuit board assembly and electronics recycling in Mississauga will leave a flux residue, which can ruin the appearance of the electronic device, or worse, cause it to fail. This is particularly crucial for electronic products that are used outside and exposed to harsh weather elements.
If those points are not cleared as early as the assembly process, it is a possibility the components in question will be sent to an electronics recycling Mississauga facility before their lifespan cycle is complete. So, there has been a growing demand to use newer types of “no clean” solder paste that are simpler and easier to clean that won’t accumulate alongside the circuit board components.