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Tom Schardt

Industrial Engineer
Red Lion Controls, Inc.

Tom Schardt has been an Industrial Engineer with Red Lion Controls since 1988 with a degree in Electronics Engineering. He has held the positions of wave solder operator, electronics technician, production assembler, Lead Person and Supervisor. In his current position he is responsible for plant floor design and compliance, implementing new machines and technology, and the selective soldering operation.

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Insufficient Barrel Fill on Through-hole Components
Assuming you are hand soldering, you might try a higher wattage soldering iron. Increasing the temperature on a low wattage ...

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