![]() Monitoring and maintaining an SN100C solder pot requires sophisticated analysis equipment with detection capabilities in the ppm range. In particular, the benefits of added germanium and nickel are quickly lost if not incorporated correctly during the manufacturing process. As such, manufacturing SN100C introduces challenges in the manufacturing process that require specialized manufacturing techniques. SN100C is a multi-part alloy containing alloy dopants. Additionally, as the imitation material is not SN100C, what specification applies? Certainly not Nihon Superior’s, as the material is a facsimile of SN100C and may be outside of Nihon Superior’s recommendations before it is ever even used. AIM SN100C will remain within specifications whereas a lesser alloy will require more frequent monitoring and pot maintenance. This is significant over time as the solder pot accumulates impurities. Other manufacturers cannot match AIM’s scope or experience.ĪIM purity specifications for outgoing solder alloy are much stricter than IPC requirements. AIM can supply SN100C in every solder format including bar, solid and flux-cored wire and solder paste. Imitators may be able to produce local supply of a similar alloy, but they cannot supply SN100C to facilities outside of their geographic reach in a cost effective manner. Imitators cannot call the product they sell SN100C nor are they obligated to abide by the unique SN100C formula and manufacturing processes.ĪIM has nearly 20 years of experience manufacturing and supporting SN100C around the globe. This is the original formulation, manufactured under Nihon Superior’s strict guidelines. ![]() This means that the imitators may not be able to legally supply the maintenance alloy.ĪIM will retain the right to sell SN100C from Nihon Superior. ![]() The solder joint composition of Tin/Copper/Nickel with Germanium as well as the top off alloy process are still covered by patents. ![]()
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