All lead-free soldering, desoldering and rework tasks possible with one tool
16 November 2005Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
OK International sets new industry standards with the launch of its MFR Series - multifunction rework system - at Productronica 2005. Utilising its powerful 'Metcal Smartheat' technology, the company claims this system meets all of today's lead-free soldering challenges.
With a single benchtop unit, complex electronics assemblies can now be soldered, desoldered and reworked using a comprehensive array of tools. The multifunction rework system has a compact power unit, which offers two ports to which any of the MFR Series tools can be attached quickly and easily for rework applications, SMT tasks and through-hole soldering and desoldering. For heavier or more varied workloads, multiple units can be interlocked to power as many tools as necessary.
The MFR Series offers a choice of heater tips or tip cartridges. The heater tips are designed to provide a cost-effective option to meet the demands of point-to-point production soldering; while tip cartridges are suitable for high performance soldering and rework applications.
The tools, interchangeable heater tips and tip cartridges are said to be very easy to assemble and use, and are ideal for demanding lead-free materials. OK International says that this is due to its powerful Metcal SmartHeat technology, which takes the guesswork out of heat management by sensing the amount of heat energy needed at the pad and providing this accurately and instantaneously.
With this technology, the company says that solder joint reliability and quality are guaranteed, cost of ownership is minimised, throughput is maximised and the PCB and components are protected from heat damage. Sensitive components are further protected from damage by ESD-safe materials and built-in ground continuity-sensing technology.
Tools in the MFR Series include:
* MFR-PTZ Precision Tweezer System: has a unique dual fine point adjustment and pivot action that allows even the smallest SMT devices, such as 0201 chip capacitors, to be handled during rework.
* The MFR-SRC Solder/Rework Cartridge System for fast, high performance soldering and rework applications.
* The MFR-PST Production Solder Tip System for cost-effective point-to-point production soldering.
* The MFR-DSI and MFR-DSX desoldering stations.
The lightweight hand pieces are designed for comfort and control with optimum tip-to-grip distance, while a wide range of tip cartridge and heater tip geometries ensures easy access and precision performance in a variety of applications.
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