[SI-LIST] Re: OT: Recommendation of magnifier for rework (0402)
- From: Nelson Don <dhwn@xxxxxxx>
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- Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2004 13:24:56 -0400
I generally prefer regular stereo microscopes to the Mantis. Make sure
to get an articulated arm over a standard boom--it makes the work go
MUCH easier. My favorite manufacturer is Meiji... I've tried Nikon and
B&L, but the Meiji, articulated arm and fiber optic ring light make a
potent combination for rework. Oh... and don't forget a nice Metcal
soldering station--the best by far that I've ever used--and a Hakko hot
air station for removing SMT components.
good luck!
-d
--
Don Nelson
"The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You
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On Sep 10, 2004, at 1:04 PM, Ivor Bowden wrote:
> We use a regular stereo microsope, mounted on a table that provides
> x,y,z positioning, with a Panavise circuit board holder under it. Two
> stage magnification, not sure exact values, maybe 20X/40X? Got the
> setup
> from Edmund Scientific some years back, similar to this product:
>
> http://www.edmundoptics.com/onlinecatalog/displayproduct.cfm?
> productID=1957
>
> It is sufficient for rework on 0402 components as well as .5mm pitch
> TQFP, etc. Your tech needs to have a very fine soldering tip and steady
> hands!
>
> Ivor Bowden
> Senior Hardware Engineer
> Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing
> Video and Graphics
> (formerly Peritek)
> 5550 Redwood Road
> Oakland, CA 94619
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> ivor@xxxxxxxxxxx
> http://www.peritek.com/
>
> On 9/10/2004 2:28 AM, Jacob Verschoor wrote:
>
>> Dear all,
>> Has someone experience with a magnifier or microscope for rework on
>> 0402 capacitors?
>> Which recomendations do you have? Which magnification are recommended
>> (10x 20x?)
>> How about a Mantis magnification system
>> (http://www.jensentools.com/product/group.asp?parent_id=191932)?
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Jacob Verschoor
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