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Wave Solder

Wave Solder

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What is Wave Solder?

Wave soldering is a bulk soldering process used for manufacturing printed circuit boards (PCBs) with through-hole components. A wave of molten solder is pumped across a bath, and the PCB is passed over this wave, allowing the solder to adhere to and electrically connect the component leads to the board. It is a relatively fast and economical method for soldering a large number of connections simultaneously, particularly for boards where surface-mount technology (SMT) is not extensively used.

What other technologies are related to Wave Solder?

Wave Solder Competitor Technologies

Selective soldering is a direct competitor to wave soldering, offering a more precise and controlled soldering process for specific components.
mentioned alongside Wave Solder in 29% (96) of relevant job posts

Wave Solder Complementary Technologies

Conformal coating is often applied after wave soldering to protect the PCB assembly from environmental factors, making it a complementary process.
mentioned alongside Wave Solder in 15% (83) of relevant job posts

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