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Conformal coatings are challenging. First, they are designed to be very durable and hard to remove. Then, there are many, many different types of coatings, and many are old formulations which require old solvent which are no longer widely acceptable. Let’s take a look at some good choices for more common applications:Silicone CoatingsDow Corning and…

Conformal coatings are very important for PCBs that operate in a harsh environment. They are used on electronics that are near the ocean, in harsh weather, in dusty cities and dirty factories. For example, the PCBs that control gas station pumps and traffic lights are almost always coated to help them endure their harsh environment.…

Recent medical device design incorporates single-use devices that make procedures less complicated. This often involves device design that is minimally invasive, meaning a device that is smaller and more complex with many tiny moving parts. The higher the part count, the more likely stacked tolerances will be an issue for medical device design engineers and…

Medical device coatings boost manufacturing performanceWhen disposable medical equipment manufacturers design precision mechanical devices, friction between moving parts can be difficult to manage. Engineers typically use medical device coatings including oils, greases or dry powders to smooth the delicate movements of parts.  The coatings reduce the friction and sticking of parts that slide, shear, twist,…

Micro•Wipe™ stencil rolls from MicroCare have been the industry’s leading stencil cleaning roll. Now, the best has gotten better with Micro•Wipe™ FP stencil cleaning fabric.At a microscopic scale, an SMT stencil looks like thousands of tiny razor blades. Those sharp edges shred old-style stencil wipes, causing defects and rework. Tough, durable MicroWipe FP fabric minimizes this…