All,

 My employer has decided that we need a Hot Air Solder Rework
 Station.   So I am asking the PICLIST for their inputs into which
 mfg or vendor has suitable units from which to choose.

 I myself have had some experience with HAKKO.  Another guy here has
 experience with PACE.  And we have both PACE and HAKKO equipment in
 the lab.

 So, the questions are ....

 1.  Which manufacutrer do each of you prefer? ..and..

 2.  Which unit from that manufacturer do you each prefer? ..and..

 3.  What other manufacturers are there out there other than the
     two I have mentioned? ..and last but not least..

 4.  What is the price range?

 It should be capable of handling components down to at least 0402,
 and preferably smaller.  It also should have some sort of XYZ type
 adjustment (Such as a micromanipulator) for precise component
 placement.  A means for dispensing solder paste and a preheater
 would also be beneficial.

 At this point in time cost is not an issue.  But the unit will be
 used mostly in our engineering lab and not in a production
 environment.  So production capacity is not necessarily needed.

 Anyway, I'd appreciate hearing your thoughts and suggestions.

 Email me offline if you wish to save list BW.

 My email address(es) is jpaul@appliedmems.com  -or-  jpaul@i-o.com


                                       Thanks and Regards,

                                              Jim




jim@jpes.com

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