[SBE] IR vs HotAir BGA rework stn?

[Gary O'Guinn]

Hi:

Techni-Tool sells the Pace brand of solder re-work stations. Our station 
has owned a 3 channel one (model PPS-85A) for several years. Can't live 
without it! You can purchase all kinds of tips for removing / soldering 
various components (from multi-pin flat-pack ICs to surface mount 
components). It also has safety features which will cut the temperature 
back, to a user defined level, in the event that the system is left on, 
but unattended. And also has an auto off feature. Nice feature to 
prevent someone from burning the shop down. [I sound like a salesman.]  
However you do pay a price for the features.

Go here to take a look at them:
http://www.techni-tool.com

Gary O'Guinn
KTUU-TV

Urban, Brian L wrote:

> Pace is where to go for rework stations.  $1k is too low, closer to 

> $2k for 3 channel stations.  Full blown stations can cost as much as 

> $5k.  Hako makes good stuff, but I prefer Pace as they seem to support 

> every piece of gear they ever made.  Not so with Hako.  Also Pace 

> usually doesn't require external air.

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> No knowledge on IR vs. hot air, but the majority of rework stations 

> seem to be hot air.

>

> That said, check E-Bay for systems.  I bought a newer 2 channel 

> solder/desolder unit for $250 shipped.  Saw a full blown system (the 

> close to $5k type) go for about $1k.  Someone got one heck of a deal. 

>  Be careful when shopping E-Bay as there are lots of supplies with no 

> tools.  The tools are right pricey if you have to buy them new.

>

> -- 

> Brian Urban

> Chief Operator

> KUT Radio

> The University of Texas at Austin

> TEL 512-471-1085

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> On 10/15/09 2:22 PM, "Edwin Bukont" <ebukont at msn.com> wrote:

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>     This may be more of a question for the TV and repair folks.   I am

>     looking for some guidance on the purpose of a BGA rework station.

>      Anyone with experience?

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>     Do you prefer IR or hot air?

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>     Any manufactuers that are preferred, or to run away from?

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>     Any recommended vendors?

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>     Ideally I want a unit for under $1k that includes the ability to

>     rework, not just reflow the target.  Rework usually includes lift,

>     support and place of the chip.

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>     Off line reply is fine.

>      

>     Thanks

>

>     Edwin Bukont CSRE, DRB, CBNT

>     V- 240.417.2475; F- 240.368.1265

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