reflow
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7.9
- noun
- /ˈriːfloʊ/
- Specialized
:
reflujo
- Component positioning and orientation also influence the quality of soldered connections during the solder reflow process.
- slow reflow
- reflow phenomenon
- reflow process
Examples
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Effective simulation of the reflow process requires modeling a complex set of physical effects, including heat transfer, structural characteristics, and the flow characteristics of solder.
Academic text (1998) -
I was just handed a PS3 that needed a reflow.
Blog text (33) -
I did the reflow and got it back up and running, and it has firmware 2.50 on it.
Blog text (33) -
It is designed for spot welding, seam welding, hermetic sealing, and reflow soldering applications.
Academic text (1994) -
The engineer explained that the reflow process was essential for ensuring reliable electrical connections on the board.
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During the reflow, the solder melted and created strong bonds between the components and the circuit.
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To complete the repair, we initiated the reflow to properly connect the new parts to the circuit board.
Synonyms
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5.4
Joining metal parts by melting a soft metal to make a strong connection
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Reflow comes from the parts re- 'again' and flow 'move like a liquid'. Think of melted metal that must 'flow' again when heated so it joins parts on a circuit board, so a reflow is the heating process that makes those electrical connections.