Wave soldering Insights

What is Wave soldering?

Wave soldering is a bulk soldering process used in the assembly of printed circuit boards (PCBs). A PCB with electronic components temporarily held in place is passed over a wave of molten solder. The wave of solder adheres to the exposed metallic areas, creating a reliable electrical and mechanical connection between the components and the board. It is commonly used for through-hole components and some surface mount components on PCBs.

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What other technologies are related to Wave soldering?

Wave soldering Competitor Technologies

selective soldering

Selective soldering offers a more precise alternative to wave soldering, particularly for boards with mixed technology (SMT and through-hole) or high component density, making it a direct competitor.

mentioned alongside Wave soldering in 31% (51) of relevant job posts

Wave soldering Complementary Technologies

SMT

Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is often used in conjunction with wave soldering. Wave soldering is used for through-hole components on a board where SMT components have already been placed, making it complementary in the assembly process.

mentioned alongside Wave soldering in 3% (183) of relevant job posts