Thermal Profiling

Building a PCB Reflow Profile From Paste and Component Limits

September 10, 2026

Building a PCB Reflow Profile From Paste and Component Limits A valid profile must remain within the solder paste and alloy process window without exceeding the limit of any component or laminate. An example oven profile provides only a starting …

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Profiling an IR Reflow Oven After Maintenance or Lamp Changes

August 20, 2026

Profiling an IR Reflow Oven After Maintenance or Lamp Changes Work on a lamp, reflector, guard or window, fan, sensor or controller can change the delivered heat field. Use a series of release gates; a successful startup is only the first …

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