I can Get All SMD Rework Products from Focalbga - Page 1
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author: Devian
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2012, 12:15:46 pm
content: I found a online store namedwww.focalbga.com, and it sells almost everything I need in my soldering and PCB rework, such as reballing stencils, soldering fluxes, BGA solder balls, ESD- tweezers, desoldering braids and diffirent soldering staions and tools. Share it hope it is helpful for guys who do SMD reworking.

author: mikgntl-2013
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 28, 2013, 02:08:54 pm
content: Hi guys. I've just found this old topic and I want to share my experience.In the past January I was looking for a good quality RMA tacky flux for BGA reballing and after a quick search I foundthe Amtech rma-223-tpf(uv) in their store. I know, there are so many fakes around the world so you will probably ask why I decided to buy this item.The reasons are very simple:1) they say to be provided by the official Amtech distributor for Asia (advan)2) they also have a paper that shows the difference between a genuine flux and a fake3) the syringe comes with a barcode that can be tracked onwww.amtechflux.com/kc.aspGiven the good price and the openness of the seller, I decided to make a try. The rest of the story is easy to guess.The package's arrived and the flux looks like a fake (a good imitation, but still a fake).The color, missing info on the label and the wrong barcode are all clear indices of the fact that it is not genuine.Querying the seller for an explanation I got this "The real code is ... Use this to track the syringe". Judge by yourself!For the sake of fairness I have to say that the seller has given me a full refund, but that does not change things: it's just another fake.So please, don't be fooled by the good prices. Don't make my same mistake!

author: img
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 12, 2013, 07:16:14 pm
content: Thanks for the info, I added them to my 'beware' list.

author: img
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 31, 2013, 12:18:16 pm
content: Quote from: flash.pc on February 28, 2013, 02:08:54 pmBy the way, have you tried Kingbo? And your pseudo-Amtech, how is the quality? Is the smell horrible?In general, i wouldn't mind a finding a cheap general-purpose everyday flux...

author: mikgntl-2013
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2013, 11:16:24 am
content: Kingbo? Maybe in the future... I've been not able to find it here in Europe and an "authorized distributor" in the USA refused to ship to Italy.By the way I don't think there is anything like genuine Kingbo for the simple reason that there doesn't seem to be a real manufacturer behind it.All we have is a webpage (kingboflux.com) with a list of three presumed distributors, nothing else! So, judge by yourself.Regarding the Amtech, I should get a genuine sample (from an authorized reseller) by the end of the week.I'll let you know how the fake performs against the genuine one.

author: img
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2013, 08:31:30 pm
content: @ flash.pcOh yes, please! I'll subscribe to this thread and await the results of your investigation.And here is a question to the Spanish readers of forum.I want to buy this really nice flux from Spain:http://www.tasovision.com/tvs02.htmIt's the little glass jar in the upper right corner.The question is, how can I buy this and get it shipped to UK?

author: rowifi
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 17, 2013, 10:16:02 pm
content: I have relatives in Spain. I could arrange a shipment to be sent here. What problems are you having?