Depending on what your needs are relative to cost for performance and volume there are many platforms.
1. The table top units are lowest cost and serve not only for assembly but also for replacement of connectors and leaded modules. The quality of the process is dependent on the skill level of the operator. By training, certifying and dedicating the same few people the results have been excellent. These are not volume setups and are best when the same size nozzle is used for batches of boards. They are not good if different size parts and different board oreintations are needed. In this case you would either need two machines or process the boards in one setup then run again on the other setup.
 Vendors of manual floor or table top selective systems are Premier Tool Works $80K+ and Wenesco $22k floor model with preheaters.
2. Low cost programmable Selective Solder System assembly only are: Ace Kiss 102 and the new Seho.
 

 sysyrsystems
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From: PBenke 
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Subject: [TN] Selective Solder Equipment

All,
We would be appreciative of learning members' experience with,
or knowledge of, selective soldering machines. Particularly those
which utilize molten pot/fountain technology. Insights as to specific
sources would be great.
Thanks! If preferred, OK to reply directly to: [log in to unmask]
Paul Benke, Zero Defects International

Paul Benke
www.zdefects.com
Ph: 408/986-8522


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