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Figure 3-3.—Rotary tool conformal coating removal.CUT AND PEEL.—Silicone coatings (also referred to as RTV) can easily be removed by cutting<strong>and</strong> peeling. As with all mechanical removal methods, care must be taken to prevent damage to eithercomponents or boards.CHEMICAL REMOVAL.—Chemical removal uses solvents to break down the coatings. Generalapplication is not recommended as the solvent may cause damage to the boards by dissolving the adhesivematerials that bond the circuits to the boards. These solvents may also dissolve the POTTINGCOMPOUNDS (insulating material that completely seals a component or assembly) used on other partsor assemblies. Only thin acrylic coatings (less than 0.025 inch) are readily removable by solvents. Mildsolvents, such as ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, XYLENE, or TRICHLOROETHANE, may be used toremove soluble coatings on a spot basis.Evaluations show that many tool <strong>and</strong> technique combinations have proven to be reliable <strong>and</strong>effective in coating removal; no single method is the best in all situations. When the technician isdetermining the best method of coating removal to use, the first consideration is the effect that it will haveon the equipment.Conformal Coating ReplacementOnce the required repairs have been completed the conformal coating must be replaced. To ensurethe same protective characteristics, you should use the same type of replacement coating as that removed.3-6

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