Reflow process conditions were investigated for 0402 electric parts with Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu solders. Circle hole
shape metal mask with 100 m thickness showed excellent printability. Self alignment abilities were 71%
for 1005 chips, 52% for 0603 chips, and 3% for 0402 chips. Average joining strengths were 1990 gf for
1005 chips, 867 gf for 0603 chips, and 525 gf for 0402 chips. As mis-mounting angle increased, joining
strength decreased. Considering self-alignment ability, mounting angle had to be under 5° and contact area
of the chips had to be over 40% for Pb-free soldering process for 0402 chips.