We have a PDR IRX410 IR Rework Station BGA/QFN/0402/0201 is OK. We struggle a bit with micro BGAs at 0.18mm ball/0.3mm pitch because we cannot get the pads as flat as we'd like. We are using it for both SnPb and PbF It is easy to use. Rex -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bob Walker Sent: 07 March 2006 22:04 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] BGA rework system Hi All, I'm looking for any recommendations on BGA rework systems. I'd appreciate all comments, pro or con, about any systems that you have used.....Air-Vac, Metcal, APE, etc. I work in a small engineering development lab where I assemble and rework prototype PCBA's. I'm also curious if anyone uses these rework systems for assembling boards from scratch as opposed to using some form of a small bench-top oven. I don't see why it would be an issue with putting down 3 or 4 BGA's with one. Any comments? And what about bench-top ovens? Anyone familiar with an oven that would be suitable for a small lab? Regards, Bob Walker Cebatech Inc. [log in to unmask] --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 ----------------------------------------------------- ________________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned for all viruses by the MessageLabs SkyScan service. ________________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned for all known viruses by the MessageLabs SkyScan service. ================================================================ This email (including any attachments) is confidential and/or may be legally privileged. It is intended for the named recipient (s) only and may not be forwarded, disclosed or otherwise disseminated Although this email has been scanned for viruses, WE DO NOT (to the extent permitted by law) ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER for any virus infection, compromise of security or losses resulting from vi NO CONTRACT MAY BE FORMED OR DOCUMENTS SERVED BY THIS EMAIL unless specifically agreed to in writing and signed by a Director of Hansatech. Any views or opinions expressed in this email are those of If you have received this email in error please contact the IT department immediately on (01202) 674 333 or (01553) 691 022 prior to deletion. ================================================================ --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 -----------------------------------------------------