Ductility/Flex Tester

IPC-TM-650, Methods 2.4.2.1 Flexural Fatigue and Ductility, Foil, 2.4.3.1 Flexural Fatigue and Ductility, Flexible Printed Wiring, and 2.4.3.2, Flexural Fatigue and Ductility, Flexible Metal-Clad Dielectrics, defines the procedure for determining the flexural fatigue life for any given bend radius, the flexural fatigue behavior and the ductility in (of the metal, only applicable to methods 2.4.2.1 and 2.4.3.2) percent deformation after tensile failure can be determined.

The following vendors provide equipment applicable to this test method.  This list is non-comprehensive and is not guaranteed by IPC to be fully accurate, nor are any of the vendors listed endorsed by IPC or members of the IPC D-15 Flexible Circuits Test Methods Subcommittee.  This list is dynamic and IPC recognizes that other capable equipment providers may exist and will be included as IPC is notified.

If you are familiar with another equipment provider whose supplies the  meet the requirements of IPC-TM-650 Methods 2.4.2.1, 2.4.3.1 or  2.4.3.2, IPC encourages your input. Please provide your name, e-mail address, and company name when providing a written e-mail to DeboraObitz@ipc.org.

IPC Thermal Excursion Simulator List

IPC-TM-650, Method 2.6.27, Thermal Stress, Convection Reflow Assembly Simulation, defines the procedure for simulating exposure to the thermal conditions of convection reflow assembly.

The test method requires the usage of a thermal excursion simulator capable of meeting the reflow profiles described in the method.

The following vendors provide equipment capable of meeting the reflow profiles within this test method.  This list is non-comprehensive and is not guaranteed by IPC to be fully accurate, nor are any of the vendors listed endorsed by IPC or members of the IPC D-32 Thermal Stress Test Method Subcommittee.  This list is dynamic and IPC recognizes that other capable equipment providers may exist and will be included as IPC is notified.

If you are familiar with another equipment provider whose simulator meets the requirements of IPC-TM-650, Method 2.6.27, IPC encourages your input.  Please provide your name, e-mail address, and company name when providing a written e-mail to deboraobitz@ipc.org.

The following IPC member facilities also provide service for the procedures within this test method:

Solder Mask and Plating Adhesion Pull Test Tape List

IPC-TM-650 Test Method 2.4.28.1, Adhesion, Solder Resist (Mask), Tape Test Method, defines the procedure for determining the adhesion of solder resists (masks) used over melting metals, (such as solder plated and reflowed solder printed boards both prior to and after soldering), nonmelting metals, and printed board substrates.

IPC-TM-650 Test Method 2.4.1, Adhesion, Tape Testing, defines the procedure for using pressure sensitive tape to determine the adhesion quality of platings, marking inks or paints, and other materials used in conjunction with printed boards.

Both test methods require a roll of pressure sensitive self-adhesive film tape exhibiting an adhesive strength of at least 44 N/100 mm [40 oz-force/in] but no more than 66 N/100 mm [60 oz-force/in] as tested per ASTM D3330.  This web page provides a non-comprehensive list of tapes meeting this requirement.  

This list is dynamic and IPC recognizes that other applicable tape brands may exist and will be included as IPC is notified.  None of the brands listed below are endorsed by IPC.

If you are familiar with another tape brand that meets these requirements, IPC encourages your input.  Please provide your  name, e-mail address, and company name when providing a written e-mail to DeboraObitz@ipc.org .  When providing information on an applicable tape brand, please include the company website (if available) in addition to the brand name.

Silver Chromate Paper for Solder Flux Examination List

IPC-TM-650, Method 2.3.33, Presence of Halides in Flux, Silver Chromate Method, defines the procedure for determining the presence of chlorides and bromides in soldering flux by visual examination after placement on test paper.

The following vendors provide silver chromate test paper applicable to this test method.  This list is non-comprehensive and is not guaranteed by IPC to be fully accurate, nor are any of the vendors listed endorsed by IPC or members of the IPC 5-24a Flux Specification Task Group.  This list is dynamic and IPC recognizes that other capable equipment providers may exist and will be included as IPC is notified.

If you are familiar with another equipment provider whose test paper meet the requirements of IPC-TM-650, Method 2.3.33, IPC encourages your input. Please provide your name, e-mail address and company name when providing a written e-mail to deboraobitz@ipc.org.