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Benefits of Auto Soldering Systems
The Hakko HU-2200 Auto Soldering System is an advanced tool designed to enhance the soldering process in electronics manufacturing. It offers high precision, increased production speed, and reliable quality control through automated technology. With its user-friendly interface and adaptable settings, the HU-200 ensures consistent soldering results and greater efficiency in production lines. Superior Precision and Consistency With auto soldering, you can pre-program each specific soldering point on x and y axis, the speed of solder feed, the time spent at each point etc. By being able to determine these factors,... Read more...
Rework: Everything you Need to Know
Rework is the repair of electronics that requires removing the soldered components via desoldering, and then re-soldering SMT components. This often occurs due to poor solder joints or misplaced or broken components that needs to be replaced. Steps for Rework Step 1: Preheating In order to remove the original components from the board, the solder first needs to be heated and melted (aka reflow). A hot air tool is usually used to expose the targeted component/area of the board to high heat to melt the solder. However, sudden or prolonged... Read more...
Equipment needed for Rework
 Commonly used items for rework includes: Hot air stations: Specialised tool (Hakko FR-810B, FR-811) to melt the solder (reflow) and vacuum pick-up individual components on the board. A hot air handpieces allows for simultaneous melting and picking up of components with the suction pad and vacuum. With a wide variety of nozzle shapes, you can pick up many different shape and sizes of components. Pre-heaters: Suitable for double-sided, multilayered or large PCBs, a pre-heater ensures the entire board (or specific segments) is heated up evenly and quickly for removal of... Read more...
Dual Port Soldering Station – Double the Ports, Double the Power!
Why limit yourself to a single soldering iron when you could have two? The Hakko dual port soldering stations offers a wide range of benefits for your soldering needs. Why Opt for a Dual Port Soldering Station? Unmatched Convenience The Hakko dual port soldering stations support a range of handpieces, including SMD rework tweezers, micro soldering irons, N2 Soldering Irons, heavy-duty soldering irons, and desoldering tools. This flexibility allows you to handle various components and applications without constantly swapping handpieces or adjusting settings.   Double the Power The Hakko FX-972... Read more...
Temperature Calibration for HAKKO FX-888DX
Calibration is required when the set temperature is not reflected accurately in actual output of the tip (as measured with a tip thermometer). This means that there is a deviation of set temperature and actual tip temperature.  Why is there a difference? When switching between different shapes of soldering tips, it is common for the actual tip temperature to deviate from the set temperature on the soldering station. This happens as the tip shape and size contributes to its thermal capacity, and a change in tip could affect the actual... Read more...
How to Change Temperature on Hakko FX-888DX?
The Hakko FX-888DX is the updated version of the all-time favourite FX-888D. Instead of 2 buttons, the FX-888DX now features a turning knob which also acts as a button, which makes temperature setting and changing so much easier!  Selecting Temperature Turn the knob to change set temperature(Factory Default: 350°C)Turn until the display shows the desired temperature Once the display shows the desired temperture, push the knob in to select. The new temperature is now set Read more...
Difference between Hakko FX-600 and FX-601
FX-600 VS FX-601. Which should you get? Read more...
Tools Needed to Solder XLR Cables
Want to solder XLR Cables but not sure what tools are required? We've prepared a checklist of some tools you may need! Read more...
Improve your Soldering & Desoldering Process
Improve your Soldering Avoid excessive temperature settings. Select the correct soldering tip for the job. Maintain solder tips properly. Use the appropriate cleaning method for lead-free solders (599B-02 Tip Cleaner). Improve your Desoldering Choose a desoldering nozzle with an inside diameter that matches the lead diameter closely. Ensure the outside diameter of the nozzle matches the PCB pad diameter. Hold the desoldering nozzle vertically at 90 degrees to the PCB surface for a good seal and maximum vacuum force. Use an underboard heater if necessary to reduce desoldering time. Maintain the... Read more...
Common Soldering Problems: Stray Solder
While it may seem harmless, stray fragments of solder could cause electrical short circuits causing the board to malfunction. Read more...
Common Soldering Problems: Lifted Pads
When the entire solder joint lifts up from the circuit board, you have a lifted pad. Check out how to correct it! Read more...
Common Soldering Problems: Solder Bridge
Solder bridges are two separate points on a circuit board that are connected with excess solder. It can cause short circuits and damage the board. Read more...