Don't know where ya heard that! We have about 11 of the SP-200's (most about
3 years old) and I have never seen a tip to gnd reading over .3 ohm. We test
them every six months with a Weller soldering iron analyzer. Metcal's spec
is <2 ohms. My only gripe with the Metcals is the cost of tips vs. their
life expectancy.

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Bob Barr
Manufacturing Engineering
Formation, Inc.
Voice: 856-234-5020 x3035
Fax: 856-234-6679
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-----Original Message-----
From: Charles Caswell [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 4:02 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [TN] Metcal SP200 soldering Iron


We currently use older MX systems. My boss wants me to check out the SP200.
I have beeen told that they will not meet the 5 ohm tip to ground
requirement. Anybody got some input on these systems. I know the tip
selection is somewhat limited, no SMT removal tips yet. But any feedback is
welcome.
Charles Caswell
Process Lead, PCB
Frontier Electronic Systems

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