IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries
Scope
This test method covers the cure@ or permanence testing of ultraviolet-initiated dry film solder mask (solder resist) organic coatings. Dry film solder masking is the application of a film coating on laminates and circuits. Following processing and curing@ the dry film mask covers only those areas where no solder is to appear and@ conversely@ does not cover those areas where soldering is intended.