Hi all,

I need to attach a PCB to a textured plastic panel without any visible =20
fasteners in the front.  The only double-sided tape I can find that =20
would handle the temps (say up to 200 deg-F) has a noticeable =20
thickness, so leaves a gap that takes away from an otherwise clean =20
appearance.

The PCB is a just a couple touch-pads and will have a thin vinyl decal =20
over it, though which even PEMS-type studs would show.  Ideally, I'm =20
looking for some type of screw stud that I can solder onto a pad on =20
the back of the PCB, or perhaps some thin springy piece of metal that =20
would easily accept solder, which I can bend to into a clip of some =20
type.

The only springy metal I know is spring steel and quite sure it's not =20
solderable -- at least not with they usual 63/37 or 60/40 stuff.  I =20
need to do about 100 of these for now, so I'm ideally looking for =20
something off-the shelf.  Any clues to workable materials, or perhaps =20
a solder that would adhere to spring steel?

Cheers,
-Neil.






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