[time-nuts] Off Topic Sortof: Board Rework Stations

[Graham / KE9H]

John:

We have one at work.  It basically works as represented.

It takes some skill to run, and takes some time to develop the
safe settings for soldering different sized items.  It puts out a tremendous
amount of infrared heat, and you can melt things if you are not careful.
For instance, it will melt plastic connectors close to the part being 
reworked.

You want to use it in a well ventilated area.  It heats the board to be 
reworked
from the underside to close to solder temperature, then uses infrared
from the top side to push the temperature for the part in question
above solder melting temp., and sometimes things close by.

The underside heater is covered with silicon rubber, and gives off strong
odor when hot.  Hot PCB boards give off strong odors, and of course, you
are melting solder and flux.  So, good ventilation is highly recommended.

You will need to practice on a few scrap boards before you try to solder
something valuable.  In the hands of a skilled operator, it does beautiful
work.

--- Graham

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On 11/13/2013 9:00 PM, John C. Westmoreland, P.E. wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> I was wondering if anyone on this list has used the T862++ rework stations
> on the PCB's you work on -
>
> http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dtools&field-keywords=t862%2B%2B&rh=n%3A228013%2Ck%3At862%2B%2B
>
> Are these as good as advertised?
>
> Thanks In Advance,
> John Westmoreland
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