Looking for a new rework solder station

the Noof · 06-29-2018, 11:50 AM

I am looking into buying new solder rework stations. Currently we use the Pace MBT350. I am not happy with this station. I have used the Weller WR3000M station for about a week while doing some training. I thought it was pretty nice. But I have seen some mixed reviews on it. What about Hakko, JCB, Metcal… Any suggestions, or advice?

Thanks,

Brad

**stj** · 06-29-2018, 12:41 PM

define "rework"

the Noof · 06-29-2018, 01:08 PM

soldering desoldering. SMT, through hole

**stj** · 06-29-2018, 01:20 PM

so iron, desoldering iron, hot air?

the Noof · 06-29-2018, 03:44 PM

This a small operation. We populate new PCBs. Build prototype PCBs. Do upgrades of boards. Repair PCBs from the field. Need hot air and vacuum.

**stj** · 06-29-2018, 09:32 PM

best small hot air is the quick 861DW - look it up on youtube
vac not so easy to say.

**llonen** · 07-04-2018, 06:51 PM

I have been using a collection of MBT250's, ST115 and a couple of ST45 with a dozen or so Pace hand-pieces. Cant generally fault them other than the pricing I guess, that said all of my Pace equipment was obtained from lab clearances at a substantial saving over new. Other than some of the tips being a little difficult to obtain in the UK I don't find any problems. I do use a hakko fr803 for my larger mass SMD hot air work until such time as I can locate a Pace BGA rework or Pace Thermo at a cost I am willing to pay. At least half of my work is required to meet IPC soldering standards or some of them at any rate.

**llonen** · 07-04-2018, 06:54 PM

When I get back to the Lab tomorrow I will put up a more complete list if it is any use to you.

vanrepair · 10-29-2018, 12:18 PM

Still looking for a rework station? I have a spare Metcal MRS-1100A setup I could let go of

https://www.tequipment.net/Metcal/MR...hoCogoQAvD_BwE

06-29-2018, 11:50 AM	#1
the Noof New Member Join Date: Aug 2016 City & State: Waldorf, md My Country: USA I'm a: Knowledge Seeker Posts: 6	Looking for a new rework solder station I am looking into buying new solder rework stations. Currently we use the Pace MBT350. I am not happy with this station. I have used the Weller WR3000M station for about a week while doing some training. I thought it was pretty nice. But I have seen some mixed reviews on it. What about Hakko, JCB, Metcal… Any suggestions, or advice? Thanks, Brad

06-29-2018, 12:41 PM	#2
stj Great Sage 齊天大聖 Join Date: Dec 2009 City & State: Europe My Country: some shithole run by Israeli agents I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 20,117	Re: Looking for a new rework solder station define "rework"

06-29-2018, 01:08 PM	#3
the Noof New Member Join Date: Aug 2016 City & State: Waldorf, md My Country: USA I'm a: Knowledge Seeker Posts: 6	Re: Looking for a new rework solder station soldering desoldering. SMT, through hole

06-29-2018, 01:20 PM	#4
stj Great Sage 齊天大聖 Join Date: Dec 2009 City & State: Europe My Country: some shithole run by Israeli agents I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 20,117	Re: Looking for a new rework solder station so iron, desoldering iron, hot air?

06-29-2018, 03:44 PM	#5
the Noof New Member Join Date: Aug 2016 City & State: Waldorf, md My Country: USA I'm a: Knowledge Seeker Posts: 6	Re: Looking for a new rework solder station This a small operation. We populate new PCBs. Build prototype PCBs. Do upgrades of boards. Repair PCBs from the field. Need hot air and vacuum.

06-29-2018, 09:32 PM	#6
stj Great Sage 齊天大聖 Join Date: Dec 2009 City & State: Europe My Country: some shithole run by Israeli agents I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 20,117	Re: Looking for a new rework solder station best small hot air is the quick 861DW - look it up on youtube vac not so easy to say.

07-04-2018, 06:51 PM	#7
llonen Badcaps Veteran Join Date: Sep 2014 City & State: united kingdom My Country: hampshire Line Voltage: 240 VAC 50Hz / 110 VAC 50 Hz and 415 VAC 50Hz I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 315	Re: Looking for a new rework solder station I have been using a collection of MBT250's, ST115 and a couple of ST45 with a dozen or so Pace hand-pieces. Cant generally fault them other than the pricing I guess, that said all of my Pace equipment was obtained from lab clearances at a substantial saving over new. Other than some of the tips being a little difficult to obtain in the UK I don't find any problems. I do use a hakko fr803 for my larger mass SMD hot air work until such time as I can locate a Pace BGA rework or Pace Thermo at a cost I am willing to pay. At least half of my work is required to meet IPC soldering standards or some of them at any rate. Last edited by llonen; 07-04-2018 at 06:54 PM..

07-04-2018, 06:54 PM	#8
llonen Badcaps Veteran Join Date: Sep 2014 City & State: united kingdom My Country: hampshire Line Voltage: 240 VAC 50Hz / 110 VAC 50 Hz and 415 VAC 50Hz I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 315	Re: Looking for a new rework solder station When I get back to the Lab tomorrow I will put up a more complete list if it is any use to you.

10-29-2018, 12:18 PM	#9
vanrepair New Member Join Date: Oct 2018 City & State: vancouver My Country: canada I'm a: Knowledge Seeker Posts: 7	Re: Looking for a new rework solder station Still looking for a rework station? I have a spare Metcal MRS-1100A setup I could let go of https://www.tequipment.net/Metcal/MR...hoCogoQAvD_BwE

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