2026-08-26

Wave soldering defects cost manufacturers time and money, especially with lead-free alloys creating narrower process windows. Bridges, icicles, skips, and nonwetting each tell a story about your process—if you know how to read them. This guide walks you through a systematic troubleshooting approach to identify root causes, apply the right fixes, and keep your line running clean.

Conveyor belt pricing for SMT lines isn’t as simple as comparing per-meter costs. From PVC belts at $10-40 per meter to fully integrated systems exceeding $180,000, the real price depends on your ESD requirements, reflow oven compatibility, and whether you’re buying a belt or a complete system. Skip the lowest quote and focus on total cost of ownership instead—because that “bargain” conveyor often costs the most in rework and downtime.