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The key to cost control lies in reducing material consumption and increasing process stability.<\/p>\n<p>Innovative solutions such as the Kurtz Ersa <a href=\"https:\/\/smans.com\/en\/product-category\/electronics-en\/tht-assembly-equipment-en\/soldering-en-2\/\">POWERFLOW<\/a> nitrogen systems with full tunnel or the <a href=\"https:\/\/smans.com\/en\/product-category\/electronics-en\/tht-assembly-equipment-en\/soldering-en-2\/\">VERSAFLOW<\/a> systems for selective soldering make it possible to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduce solder consumption<\/li>\n<li>Limit process variation<\/li>\n<li>Reduce rework and scrap<\/li>\n<li>Achieve consistent quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By using an inert gas, you significantly reduce slag formation and solder loss and save valuable material. In many cases, the investment pays for itself within just a few weeks.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Request a free ROI analysis from Smans and discover how much your SMT or PCB assembly process can save.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Solder prices are skyrocketing, and there seems to be no end in sight. Now is the perfect time to strategically reorient your electronics production. The key to cost control lies in reducing material consumption and increasing process stability. 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