removing parts from PCBs

[James Rice]

Paul Koning wrote:

>>>>>>"Allison" == Allison  <ajp166 at bellatlantic.net> writes:
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> >>  Subject: Re: removing parts from PCBs From: William Donzelli
> >> <aw288 at osfn.org> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2005 17:00:10 -0500 (EST) To:
> >> "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts"
> >> <cctalk at classiccmp.org>
> >> 
> >> 
> >> I use a solder pot, filled, so the miniscus (sp?) allows me to
> >> just place the board on the rim of the pot, and all the pads melt
> >> nicely. It took me some time to fine tune the setup, but it works
> >> very well. I may never go back to the torch.
>
> Allison> That is by far the best method and also excellent for board
> Allison> you really don't want to cook (as in ones you fix).
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>I would think the best -- if you can find the machinery -- is standard
>rework tools.  It seems the standard tool nowadays is a hot air
>machine with nozzles shaped to fit the part to be removed.  If you can
>find a surplus one (new ones are pretty expensive) that would be worth
>grabbing...
>
>	paul
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