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(More customer reviews)Based on features and cost, I selected the X-TRONIC 4000 rework station for my use. I ordered one and received it three days.
If you've never used one of these stations before, may I suggest that you practice on a scrap PCB that has both large and small SMDs on it? I used an a old, discarded printer PCB.
The soldering iron works very well and it's temperature controlled and is also ESD safe. As for the hot air nozzle, I removed small SMD devices with ease. I applied some rosin flux to the leads of a 100-pin IC and then I slowly moved the hot air nozzle (temp set to 300 degrees C.) around the it to preheat the IC's soldered leads. After about 30 seconds, I increased the hot air temperature to about 400 degrees C and continued moving around the IC, melting the solder. Using the "IC popper" gadget, I gently lifted the IC away from the pcb. The magnifying lens/lamp helped my old eyes to see the more clearly.
I found the vendor, The Mercantile Station, to be very responsive to questions and concerns had about the products offered, and it has a 5-Star service support rating. The vendor supports its products with a service center here in the USA. I rate the machine's internal construction as first rate as is the workmanship in its build.
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