Aloha, fun & authoritative answers -- no cost, no registration, no passwords, no popups
(as an eBay Partner & Amazon Affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases)

Where the
world gathers for metal finishing
Q&As since 1989

-----

Seeking market research data, final finishes

Q. Hi!
I'm searching for market research data about PCB final finishes. How many boards gone through HASL, imm. silver, imm. tin, OSP... processes in the world in the last few years, and the possible growth in the next few years?
I'm a student and I haven't found anything useful so far.
Thanks for the answer.

Konrád P. [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
student - Budapest, Hungary
2006

A. Hi Konrad,
You could begin with the IPC which is a trade association related to Printed Circuit Board manufacturing. They have a great website, and you may find some of their reference materials available in libraries. Good Luck!

Mark Baker
process engineer - Malone, New York
2006

Hi!
ipc.org is a very good website indeed...
I have only a little problem, TMRC data is members area only :(
Anyway, thanks for the help.

Konrád P. [returning]
- Budapest, Hungary
2006

(No "dead threads" here! If this page isn't currently on the Hotline your Q, A, or Comment will restore it)

Q, A, or Comment on THIS thread -or- Start a NEW Thread

Disclaimer: It's not possible to fully diagnose a finishing problem or the hazards of an operation via these pages. All information presented is for general reference and does not represent a professional opinion nor the policy of an author's employer. The internet is largely anonymous & unvetted; some names may be fictitious and some recommendations might be harmful.

If you are seeking a product or service related to metal finishing, please check these Directories: