I think I agree with most everybody about Metcal.  The only problem is
cost.   they are not cheap and the tips will cost you a whole lot more than
anybody elses.    We used Hakko 936 in my last job for those really tuff
and high temp jobs and they worked great.   But remember the Metcal is a
high dollar item and the tips if not maintained are a real budget breaker.



                                                                                                
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I'm not happy with the reliability of our current soldering irons.  I have
about 20 hand pieces in my office that are dead for one reason or another.
We do only through hole circuit boards and electromechanical assemblies.
Our present models are ESD safe.  The irons are typically on all shift (one
shift) long and many are cranked up to max temp (850°F).

Without getting into a long sales presentation, what is one of the better
soldering irons out there?  I could chose by price or name recognition, but
I'd rather buy something that is really good, easy to service when broken
and is easy to get parts.  Are these requests mutually exclusive?

Thanks in advance for your collective wisdom.

Phil Nutting
Manufacturing Engineer

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