Due to growing restrictions on the use of lead in electronic products, efforts have been made to find appropriate substitutes. In the advanced IC packaging industry, the formerly ubiquitous, high-quality…
Because EU directives like EU2002/95/EC and EU2002/96/EC prohibit lead and other heavy metals, the solderable coating systems used on printed circuit boards must now be lead free. However, immersion tin…
Modern printed circuit boards (PCBs) are furnished with a huge number of contact points for electrical connections, all of which are coated with metal. The metrological monitoring of these coated…
Determining the coating thickness of standard PCB applications must be fast, precise, non-destructive and cost effective. Ever-higher volumes of standard PCBs are being produced with ever-thinner coatings, often using precious…
Roofs are exposed to very harsh weather conditions over many years. To avoid corrosion and guarantee the longevity of steel sheet roofing, the coating of the steel must be of…
Coating Thickness Measurement of SAM (Sprayable Acoustic Material) with Probe FA14In the automotive industry, a great deal of effort goes into reducing vehicle weight by using lighter components. An example…
Precise Coating Thickness Measurement of NiP with Fischer Handheld Gauges and Probes In the automotive industry, the plungers used inside the solenoid valves of automatic transmission gearboxes must fit smoothly…
Precise Coating Thickness Measurements inside Cylinder Barrels with FISCHERSCOPE® MMS® PC2 Automotive cylinders are subject to extreme mechanical wear. A way of protecting aluminum cylinders is to plate the contact…
Testing the Hardness of Thin DLC Coatings with FISCHERSCOPE® HM2000 In order to reduce emissions in combustion engines without sacrificing performance, manufacturers are continually working to improve the ability of…
Simple Coating Thickness Measurement of CDP in Hard-to-Reach Spots in Car BodiesIn the automotive industry, the anti-rust warranty has become an important hallmark of car quality. Particularly in hard-to-reach areas…