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Maintaining Your Desoldering Tools
“There’s birth, there’s death, and in between there’s maintenance.” A quote by American novelist Tom Robbins on every minute we must surrender to the routine of upkeep. Although Tom Robbins wasn’t a fan of maintenance, it is a critical factor in extending the life of your tools and to keep them working at peak performance. In theView more -
The Four Stages of Hot Air Rework
Rework is the term used for the repair of electronics which typically involves desoldering and re-soldering of surface-mounted electronic components. There can be several reasons why rework is necessary, anything from poor solder joints to misplaced components.SMD rework usually requires reflow of all solder on the surface mount components. ThisView more -
The American Hakko Quality Standard
“We continually strive to put a smile on our customer’s faces.” That is the quality policy here at American Hakko Products. You can hear it when you call in to our office and speak with our customer service, and you can also see it in our products. In an age dominated by automated calls and robotic recordings, the value of speaking to aView more -
Preheating PCB's During the Rework Process
When reworking a PCB, the best method is to replicate the original manufacturing process as closely as possible. This usually involves the use of a hot air tool to reflow the solder connections of the surface mount component. But today’s boards are so well engineered to dissipate heat that using localized heat from your hot air tool just isn’tView more -
Measuring the Torque Value of your Driver
The torque value on an electric torque driver is set to a specific value by the individual or manufacturer in accordance with the application. The torque value is generally determined by the material you are fastening and the type of screw you are using. Some materials will require more clamping force, making it necessary to turn up the value ofView more -
Hakko Maintains Price Point Amid Inflation Increase
Inflation: a general increase in prices and fall in purchasing value of money. It’s no secret that prices for consumer goods have risen, and not just slightly. July showed that consumer goods prices have jumped 5.4% from last year, being the largest increase since August of 2008.A few contributing factors to the increase deals with a massiveView more -
How to Choose the Proper Hot Air Nozzle
“Life is a matter of choices, and every choice you make, makes you.” John C Maxwell an American author, and public speaker, said this regarding the choices we make throughout our lifetime. Some choices can be as difficult as knowing how to choose the proper hot air nozzle. This month, we’re going to explain how to choose the correct hot airView more -
We’ve Got You Covered
Safety is a primary concern for all living things, as well as it should be. Nothing gives you a better sense of comfort than knowing you and your belongings are secure. But from time to time, we can’t help but wonder, “What If?” And there’s nothing worse than worrying about what could happen. This is where American Hakko’s warrantyView more