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Techniques, tips, and helpful information
about circuit board rework and repair.


This free newsletter is a publication of
Circuit Technology Center and CircuitMedic.

November 19, 2008
About Us
For over 25 years Circuit Technology Center has been the world's most innovative specialist in circuit board rework and repair. Whether supporting you with our comprehensives services or with products from our CircuitMedic brand, our mission is simple. Save you money, save you time, and make your company more profitable.

Jeff Ferry, President
Peter Vigneau, GM
Andy Price, Sales Manager
Simple and Elegant
Discover a new way to bond jumper wires
No more hot melt glue, no more super glue mess. Hold wires permanently with Flextac Wire Dots. Just peel and stick for a quick, neat job.
CircuitMedic
Test Your Knowledge
How many times is the capacity of a pipe increased if the diameter is doubled?
See the answer below.
Did You Know?
The most abundant metal in the Earth's crust is aluminum.
Drill, cut, and grind with precision.
A repair technician's dream!
imageSurgical grade Micro-Drill is a true workhorse. Remove coatings, cut circuits, drill holes, all with super precision. Just like a dental drill, the hand piece is lightweight and easy to maneuver. Tech's love them.
CircuitMedic
Scrapes, Dings and Cavities Repaired

imageMillions are spent every year on the care and handling of circuit assemblies. Nevertheless, inevitably - and to the frustration of everyone involved - handling damage occurs.

Boards, components, and assemblies are dropped, bumped, nicked and dinged with annoying regularity. Recently we were presented ...

Learn more ...
Latest News
Breakthrough Concept to Bond Circuit Board Jumper Wires

imageFlextac Wire Dots replace glues and adhesives with super-sticky tape specially designed and cut to permanently secure circuit board jumper wires.

This unique wire tacking product consisting of pre-cut shapes of a thin, flexible polymer film coated on one side with a high performance, electronics grade permanent pressure sensitive adhesive ...
Industry Features
Rework Silicone Conformal Coatings
Conformal coatings, generally one of the last production processes performed on a PCB, continue to see increased usage and popularity. However, a faulty component may be ...
SMT magazine
Nothing to Hide
Shrink holes in Pb-free boards are effects, not defects. One problem we have begun to see more of with Pb-free soldering is the phenomenon known as shrink holes, or hot tears on ...
Circuits Assembly Magazine
The Silver Debate: Sn/Cu-based Solder Explained
Lead-free solder alloys with micro-additions like nickel and germanium are finding increased acceptance globally, entering the mainstream for high-reliability ...
SMT magazine
A Time Saver, But Beware - How to Use a Solder Fountain

imageRework departments regularly encounter large through-hole components on high-mass circuit boards, or components with heat sinks, and a solder fountain machine is ideal for this type of rework.

With the introduction of lead-free solders, the use of solder fountains ...

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Seeking Perfection?
Get it right the first time
BGA component rework is a demanding, exacting business. Next time you need BGA rework, give a call to the experts.
Circuit Technology Center
Quote of the Day
"Laughter is the shortest distance between two people."
Victor Borge

"Yes, I received your suggestion. Let me fly it by some people and see what kind of reaction it gets."
Copyright © Randy Glasbergen
Before you consider the scrap barrel
Think about the impact on your bottom line
What happens to your valuable circuit boards when they're damaged? Can you repair them reliably? You might be surprised.
Circuit Technology Center
Knowledge Test Answer
How many times is the capacity of a pipe increased if the diameter is doubled?
Answer: Four
Past Issues
November 18, 2008
October 28, 2008
September 24, 2008
July 24, 2008
May 28, 2008
March 26, 2008
November 27, 2007
October 22, 2007
August 21, 2007
June 14, 2007

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