Application for Tin Solder Bath Analysis Announced

Two highly respected industry leaders, Spectro Analytical Instruments GmbH and Balver Zinn Josef Jost GmbH & Co KG, have joined forces in developing a joint application for tin solder bath analysis.

The application combines the unique capabilities of each company and was developed specifically to meet the demands and requirements of the electronics manufacturing industry.

Balver Zinn is a leading manufacturer of solder, high-quality anodes, alloys and wires for the electronics industry. Spectro is a global manufacturer of advanced instruments for elemental analysis that employ a range of technologies, including XRF, Arc/Spark, ICP-OES and ICP-MS.

The joint application utilises SPECTROCHECK, a compact, high-quality stationary metal analyser that incorporates cutting-edge, charge-coupled device (CCD) technology. The competitively priced instrument makes it possible for electronics manufacturers to avoid the usual process of sending solder samples to the supplier for testing of the customer´s alloy. Instead, the application facilitates continual process control, while minimising production risk.

“Balver Zinn drew on its decades of experience as an international solder supplier to develop this joint application, which greatly benefits the customer,” explained Ingo Lomp, Lab Manager for Balver Zinn. “Costly sampling arrangements, such as planning or milling, are no longer necessary because of a sample mould that has been developed specifically for electronics solder. Analysis results can be quickly interpreted and saved.”

“We’re very pleased with our collaboration with Balver Zinn. The SPECTROCHECK analyser is ideally suited for this application. The analyser is specially configured for electronics manufacturing. It provides the workshop with more exacting process control and documentation, while making it possible to fulfil the most stringent specifications and quality requirements with minimal effort,” added Michael Privik, Divisional Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing, for Spectro.