Rework Station- How Rework Station Works?
A Rework Station is a place on a workbench for repairing defects in an electronic PCB (Printed Circuit Board). Rework can be required due to any these defects like
- Broken components due to physical stress or any other reason.
- Solder Bridges
- Poor soldering joints due to Thermal cycling
- Defected components
- Replacement of electronic parts (micro)
To do the process we require appropriate tools and expertise just like for a Hot air Station for heating and melting solder.
Using a good Rework station for doing simple repairing tasks to reworking SMT (Surface Mount Technology) boards or ICs, these stations are easy to use and can be useful for technicians, hobbyists, or design engineers.
Hot-air Rework Station is good for removing components from PCB, and also for resoldering new components. On the other hand, IR (Infra-Red) Soldering stations are used in the reworking of complex elements. InfraRed soldering also prevents components from mechanical damage and overheating.
Features of Rework Station
For all the Rework stations whether it is dual-port or 3-port [for soldering and Desoldering process], the must-have features are
- It should be ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) safe
- Accurate temperature control
- Thermal Recovery
- For more accuracy go for Digital in nature
- Preset Timing
Tips Before Buying a Rework Station
There is a number of manufacturers of different products available in the market. The products range from economical to highly expensive according to the different levels of work situations.
There are a few tips that can help you while buying a good Rework Station:
- For the Desoldering process, a Desoldering Iron is necessary. So always invest in a workstation that includes a de-soldering iron with a handpiece stand. At Sumitron, we have HAKKO FR-702 four ports Rework Station that can be the best choice for this job, also at a reasonable price.
- Always look for a versatile set of bits along with a Rework station for heavy-duty applications.
- For SMT and PTH work vacuum pump plays a major role. Sumitron gives you a high-quality Hakko Fr-810 B turbine-powered Rework Station which is best for the required job.
- A reliable Brand is a key factor before buying a Rework station.
It is really important to select the right brand, just like HAKKO, which provides High-quality products at an economical price.
Sumitron gives you the best quality Rework Stations and equipment with brilliant features and performance with the least maintenance and long life.
