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4 SMT007 MAGAZINE I JUNE 2021 One key factor to a strong, reliable, successful solder joint is ensuring the right condition- ing of the surfaces to be soldered. Then, once the solder joints are in place, protecting those joints from environmental stresses is crucial. In this issue, we investigate the current state of cleaning and coating as forms of surface preparation and protection. Surface Prep and Protection FEATURES Surface Prep vs. Cleaning Interview with Tom Forsythe The State of the Coating Industry by Phil Kinner Cleaning and Inspection by Graham Naisbitt Cleaning and Coating Webinar Highlights by Phil Kinner 10 20 24 28 JUNE 2021 • FEATURED CONTENT 10 24 20