Most of the time, static electricity and ESD (Electrostatic discharge) is nothing more than an annoyance. But if that same static charge we receive when walking across a carpet is created on the electronics manufacturing floor, it can be very costly or dangerous. The average person alone stores ...

Electric torque screwdrivers are an essential tool for any electronics technician. They help to ensure that screws are tightened to the correct torque, which helps to prevent damage to components and ensure the long-term reliability of electronic devices. SMT Supplies is a preferred distributor of ...

There are many types of electrostatic discharge (ESD) protective bags used in the electronic assembly manufacturing process today. ESD is a sudden flow of electricity between two objects at different electric potentials. It can occur when two objects with different electrical charges come into ...

Ever consider custom... One of our customers had a challenging dilemma in how to handle a specific in-process production function for one of their new products. Their engineering team had considered several options before they contacted SMT Supplies for help, including building their own wood ...

Liquid or Paste Flux for Rework… Which One is Best? Rework and Repair, the bane of any printed circuit board manufacturing facility. For years we’ve been told that this activity will go away with the advent of surface mount equipment technology improvement, but whether for better or worse, it ...

There have been many great articles, whitepapers, blogs, etc. written about choosing the correct solder tip. Kudos to all the authors! I have no desire to repeat their excellent work. So, why another one? Simple… none to my knowledge have been written by someone with my vast practical experience of ...