The problem with ROHS compliant soldering is that you must not be able to mix it up with leaded solder. So, a manufacturer has to have one or the other, or separate lines running one each exclusively. So, if the manufacturer wants volume production capability it has to move over to lead-free and dispense with leaded all together in a practical set-up.
BTW, I don't think there are any cases of death by poisoning from leaded solder: it's now only a case of environmental issues (ie politics). David G3UNA > > From: "Matt Palmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2007/10/19 Fri PM 04:27:15 BST > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: News Article on "Tin Whiskers" Ruining Electronics > > main problem with the article is both space programs and military are > exempt from being ROHS compliant, so why would lead free solder be in > a satellite? > > > Matt > KD8DAO > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > ----------------------------------------- Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
