>
> If it was manufacured properly, don't waste your time.
> Rick

Yes I agree.  I actually get the resist so that it covers the vias.  This
stops potential shorts under surface mounted components due to bad placing
with the pick and place machine (I have since changed the assembly guys).




> Dan Devine wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > OK, I know that's a beginner question, but I've been making proto boards
> > for only a short time now, and don't know the answer to everything.
> > I've seen production boards with the vias plugged and want to know if it
> > will help reliability, if it's good practice, etc.
> >
> > Should I plug the vias?  Does it make it more reliable (keep out flux
> > and other stuff)?  Or does this make the through hole connection less
> > reliable?
> >
> > I could hit them really easy as I install the parts, so it's no hassle
> > to do.  Just want to know if I should....
> >
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