Lead-free assembly line is up and running

Following extensive trials, Weymouth based contract electronics manufacturing company Ultra Electronics Manufacturing Services has introduced a lead-free soldering process.

Following extensive trials, Weymouth based contract electronics manufacturing company Ultra Electronics Manufacturing Services has introduced a lead-free soldering process.

The company focuses on manufacturing "high reliability" products in low to medium volumes for customers throughout the UK.

Neil Garbutt, Senior Engineer of Ultra Electronics commented: "Some of our customers' products operate in extreme working conditions, sometimes at temperatures in excess of 190C where traditional solders would be inappropriate".

"These applications demand the use of high melting point solders, which lead us to developing our lead free processes".

"Additionally as a company, Ultra Electronics Manufacturing Services are very aware of the RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) Directive".

"We have for some time been preparing our strategy and project plan to ensure we are compliant with our responsibilities under this directive".

"As a result, we have a well-developed lead free process with proven capabilities".

"Our trials have been extensive with lead free and we feel able to give our customers professional advice on materials, board finishes and the solders themselves".

The manufacture of products in production volumes assembled with lead free solders commenced in July 2004.

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