A series of interactive CD-ROMs has been developed by Soldertec Global to assist engineers with the practical introduction of lead-free hand soldering, wavesoldering and reflow processes.

Guide to Lead-Free Wave Soldering

Reflow Soldering with Lead-Free Solder Paste

Handsoldering and De-soldering with Lead-Free Solder

The CD-ROMs each cost £99 + VAT and they can be purchased from www.leadfreesoldering.com

The CD-ROMs, produced by Bob Willis for Soldertec Global, each begin with an easy to understand review of why lead-free soldering is such an important issue, which Kay Nimmo, Technical Director at ITRI Innovation, introduces. The CD-ROMs provide a step-by-step guide to soldering materials, the soldering process, lead-free inspection and common defects which may be seen in manufacture. The process stages and defects are illustrated with numerous video clips and close up photography.

The CD-ROMs also contain a defect guide browser providing examples of defects rather than defect categories which make it easy to compare process problems with the disk content. An option of clicking on a photograph provides a full screen view with an explanation of the possible causes of the defects.

"These CD-ROMs are the first of their kind and will test even the most knowledgeable engineer on their understanding of lead-free hand soldering, wavesoldering and reflow soldering," comments Tom Perrett, Marketing Manager, Soldertec Global. "Each CD-ROM ends with a quiz which tests the knowledge of the engineers in each of the lead-free processes covered."