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Benefits and disadvantages of alternative cleaning approaches

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Alternative approach benefits disadvantages
alternative solvent process no change to existing process; may be able to convert CFC cleaning equipment use of HCFCs and VOCs costly and likely to be restricted
semi-aqueous process no change to existing process needs new equipment; potential effluent problem
aqueous process provides cosmetically clean board; makes it possible to use more active fluxes needs new flux type; needs new equipment; potential effluent problem
no-clean/no-residue flux no need for any cleaning equipment for the user:needs new flux type; may need inert atmosphere soldering; narrow process window for the flux manufacturer: needs fundamental flux redesign; problems with cosmetic quality, pin testability and solder balling

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