Edward N Silcott

US Patent:

45958165, Jun 17, 1986

Filed:

Aug 31, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/645954

Inventors:

Richard L. Hall - West Friendship MD
Frieda S. Jenniches - Columbia MD
James R. Kehoe - Columbia MD
David G. Strong - Millersville MD
Edward N. Silcott - Reisterstown MD

Assignee:

Westinghouse Electric Corp. - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

B23K 2700

US Classification:

219121LD

Abstract:

An automated program controlled discrete soldering system for plated holes of a printed wiring board, having a crucible for holding a discrete amount of solder and operable to travel in a substantial vertical path to a soldering position beneath the board. The solder is metered and deposited in the crucible prior to each application of laser energy to the crucible for melting the solder.