ICs desoldering tool - do i need it? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: SnakeBite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 21, 2010, 08:25:07 am
content: Hello,i'd like to ask you guys if a normal lab should have this tool - PACE TP-65. it's a tool that allows to remove all kind of ICs and also use a vacuum to pick them up.http://www.pacedirect.com/product.php?id=548put the price at the side for a second , do i need it ? because i've got a good offer on it (under 50$) and i don't want to miss it.thanksIdo

author: Balaur
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 21, 2010, 08:58:59 am
content: Hello,It looks a bit too specialized for my taste, but there are some uses for it, especially if you get the vacuum cups kit with it.If you want it for a work lab, then buy it, you will be happy to have it when the need arises.If you look at equipping your home lab, then I must ask you: do you already have a hot air station? If not, you should buy the air station first.Cheers,Dan

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 21, 2010, 10:39:13 am
content: if u think it will be a good buy then get it. only dont expect it to work on any chip. i second balaur on hot air station, its more generic for the purpose. unless u ar the repair tech that will repair many of one particular chip which suits the device tip dimension. IMHO.

author: SnakeBite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 21, 2010, 10:46:18 am
content: Quote from: Balaur on November 21, 2010, 08:58:59 amyes. i need it for home lab i have hot air station with vacuum pump.Quote from: shafri on November 21, 2010, 10:39:13 amyes i don't think i will use it vert often also but the price is good and the question is : does home labs need that tool or not?p.s. i can replace the tip in this tool to be compalible with any chip almost.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 21, 2010, 11:10:30 am
content: Quote from: SnakeBite on November 21, 2010, 10:46:18 amyou are the one who can answer this. the question will get back to you.. do you need one?Quote from: SnakeBite on November 21, 2010, 10:46:18 amthe picture shown, it seems the tip is not replacable, or otherwise, need special type/brand to be fit in. but sure we/you can always mod it

author: Zedy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 21, 2010, 12:09:18 pm
content: I have never used de-soldering tools, ordinary soldering iron and tweezers is good enough for me.

author: CryptLordGR
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 21, 2010, 12:15:18 pm
content: as you talk about desoldering, a cheap chinese desoldering pump can help for DIP packages? or it better to keep money for a tool such as this?

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 21, 2010, 12:22:19 pm
content: Problem with this sort of tool is you need different tips for each package. Unless you're removing a large quantity of the same size chip it isn't worth it.A hot air tool with a ~6mm nozzle and a little practice will do any size chip.

author: djsb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 21, 2010, 02:40:27 pm
content: Do you have a sensatemp control unit to go with it? I'd buy it at $50, but that's because I have an MBT350 unit that it will work with. It may not work with other units as plug has to be compatible, thats unless you can rewire it.David

author: SnakeBite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 21, 2010, 04:36:41 pm
content: i have PACE MBT 250 that DO support this tool.but thanks for you comments guys i desided not to buy it form many reasons.thanks for helping me decideIdo

author: TopherTheME
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 21, 2010, 04:52:09 pm
content: The only reason you would ever need a tool like this is if you are desoldering chips on boards that have a high part density. In most hobby type cases a hot air station will work just fine but if there's a lot of parts around the IC you're trying to unsolder you will just be blowing your parts all over the place.

author: Hypernova
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 22, 2010, 03:03:31 am
content: Quote from: TopherTheME on November 21, 2010, 04:52:09 pmThat's where IR rework station comes in, no wind.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 22, 2010, 12:38:05 pm
content: Quote from: Hypernova on November 22, 2010, 03:03:31 ami tried blowing from the other side of pcb to desolder smd on the other side, took more time and temp though and pain holding the gun... iirc.