ICs desoldering tool - do i need it?

[SnakeBite]

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=548



put 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.

thanks
Ido

[Balaur]

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

[Mechatrommer]

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.

[SnakeBite]

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

yes. i need it for home lab i have hot air station with vacuum pump.

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.

yes 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.

[Mechatrommer]

does home labs need that tool or not?

you are the one who can answer this. the question will get back to you.. do you need one?

p.s. i can replace the tip in this tool to be compalible with any chip almost.

the 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

[Zedy]

I have never used de-soldering tools, ordinary soldering iron and tweezers is good enough for me.

[CryptLordGR]

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?

[mikeselectricstuff]

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.

[djsb]

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

[SnakeBite]

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 decide
Ido

[TopherTheME]

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.

[Hypernova]

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.

That's where IR rework station comes in, no wind.

[Mechatrommer]

That's where IR rework station comes in, no wind.

i 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.