May 18, 2022Blog, Industry News

Soldering is an essential step in the creation of printed circuit boards, particularly when applying surface mount technology. Solder acts as a conductive glue that holds these essential components tight onto the surface of a board. But when proper procedures aren’t followed, a solder ball defect can emerge.

There are a variety of different PCB soldering defects that can emerge during this phase of manufacturing. Unfortunately, solder balling can occur for a large number of reasons, and if not resolved, can have disastrous effects on a printed circuit board.

Being as common as it is, manufacturers have come to recognize many of the underlying causes that cause solder ball defects. In this blog, we outline everything you need to know about solder balls, what you can do to avoid them, and potential steps for their removal.