[TechAssist] Re: Surface-mount desoldering/removal unit
- From: "Gemini Computer & TV" <geminitv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 11 May 2002 08:33:45 -0400
I've never had any problems with ChipQuik. It is very easy to use, just
takes practice like everything else (I always have to remind myself I really
did not come out of the womb with a multimeter in my hand).
Bob Waterman, CET®
Service Manager
Gemini Computer, TV, & Security Alarm Systems, Inc.
(508)695-7302
(508)695-7769 FAX
geminitv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
geminitv@xxxxxxx
----- Original Message -----
From: "J Silverman" <greentron@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 8:49 PM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Surface-mount desoldering/removal unit
>
> Its widely available from distributors. Converts the solder to a very low
> melting temperature form. If the IC is not glued down you can almost lift
it
> off without damage to chip or traces. You might have to heat the IC to
break
> the glue bond. Biggest problem is cleanup to get rid of every trace of the
> alloy. After cleanup and applying fresh solder and resoldering I pry on
> every trace just to make sure, but I have had some recalls after a few
weeks
> for some of the solder joints having cracked, so I use ChipKwik only as a
> last resort.
> Jerry Silverman
> Greentron Inc
> 4 Newland Ave
> Greenville SC 29609
> 864 232 3889
> Fax 271 2080
> mailto:greentron@xxxxxxx
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Perry Hill Electronics Service" <phes1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 9:21 PM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Surface-mount desoldering/removal unit
>
>
> >
> > Marty, about 3 months ago I went to the full list and asked the almost
> > identical question. As a result I purchased a Xytronic 988 from Howards
> > and have been very pleased. I'm late on this post and saw Bob Waterman
> > mentioned "Chip Quick" in response to your question. The unit I
> > purchased is great for tuners, flys and the like but was not designed
> > for LSI removal. The units for LSI removal are very expensive. To
> > Bob or anyone: I would like to hear more about Chip Quick, what it is,
> > and where it is available. Thanks
> >
> >
> > Mark Wentowski
> > Perry Hill Electronics Service
> > 3836 Harrison Rd
> > Montgomery, AL 36109
> > Voice: (334) 279-5622
> > Fax: (334) 273-9050
> > Email: phes1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: 19th Street Audio <audio19@xxxxxxxx>
> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 8:33 AM
> > Subject: [TechAssist] Surface-mount desoldering/removal unit
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Hello,
> > > We are in the market for a rework station for the removal &
> > desoldering of
> > > surface mount IC's.
> > > We have some contact with Howard Electronic Instruments (a Nesda
> > member) and
> > > have looked over what they supply.
> > > We are thinking of the Xytronic model 626TP unit, I would like to know
> > if
> > > anybody has one of these that they are using, and could give us some
> > > feedback on it's performance.
> > >
> > > Also, Howard Electronic Instruments seems like a great company from
> > the
> > > short time we have dealt with them......any other members dealt with
> > them
> > > with good results??
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance!
> > >
> > > Marty Mertz
> > > 19th Street Audio
> > > 532 North 19th Street
> > > Allentown, Pa. 18104
> > > audio19@xxxxxxxx
> > > 610-434-8833
> > > high quality repairs since 1968
> > >
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