Metcal MX-5010 2-Port Solder Rework Station

• More power. With nearly double the power of its predecessor, the MX-5000 time to recovery increases production rates and throughput.

• Improved ergonomics. A new Metcal Advanced™ Hand-piece for soldering and rework is carefully designed to decrease operator fatigue and enhance the operator manual dexterity resulting in productivity gains.

• Greater process control. SmartHeat® Technology in every MX-5000 means that soldering and rework are always performed at safe, controlled temperatures. Metcal users know that moderate fixed temperatures, where power is varied, provide the best assurance for a well controlled soldering and rework process.

• The high power, microprocessor controlled power supply varies and monitors the power according to the load. It has a built-in power indication meter with digital display and bar graph that dynamically provides the operator with feedback on the status of the soldering operation. Additonally, the power supply has a programmable timer that activates the "PowerSave" mode, where power to the tip is turned off; saving energy and increasing tip life.

• The TipSaver™ Workstand incorporates features that improve tip life as well as operator ergonomics. This "auto sleep" workstand reduces the power to the tip by over 90% when the hand-piece is placed in the Metcal TipSaver™ Workstand. Reduction in power will substantially decrease tip oxidation, a major cause of reduced tip life.

MX-5010 Soldering and Rework System is configured with the Metcal Advanced™ Hand-piece. This system is highly effective for soldering applications including: lead-free, high mass components or boards, thermally sensitive components requiring low operating temperature, high volume production soldering and touch-up soldering operations. For these applications, STTC soldering cartridges are offered in dozens of geometries and sizes. In addition, the MX-5010 can be used for conduction rework of SMDs when using SMTC soldering cartridges with such geometries as: slot, blade, tunnel, and quad styles that provide exact part fit up. Even more, the high power MX-5010 system is ideally suited for quickly and efficiently heating high-mass tips in this range, increasing operator through-put.