Hi,

> You could always do the small hole trick. A hole is made in the side of
> the tubing. When you desire a suction on the end of the tool, occlude
> the hole. When you no longer want the suction, release the occlusion.
> This is the technique we use in emergency medicine for suctioning the
> mouth (and other cavities).

    It does not work too well in practice !! The movement to cover and open
the hole tends to move the hand too much for the small components. Been
there, tried that :-)

> Wagner Lipnharski wrote:
> > You mean that the pump has enough vacuum to hold the component, but the
> > solder paste tackness is stronger to break the vacuum action... right?
if
> > not, it would be just a matter to reduce vacuum, even by puncturing the
> > hose, or something like that...?

    Yep... Just have enough vacuum to lift the component and nothing else..
Works beautifully. Nice and fast.

Best regards,
Alexandre Guimaraes

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