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Soldering Solutions for the Manufacture of High Thermal Demand Military-Grade Electronics

Hand soldering is used in the manufacture of electronic assemblies where strong reliable interconnections are required, especially in military and defense manufacturing. Stringent military regulations demand high performance and long-term reliability of sophisticated electronics in extreme environments, so solder joints, the main interconnection for the performance of an electronic system, must be formed flawlessly.

Increase Rework Productivity and Process Control with the Right Hot Air Tool

Some of the main concerns for hot air tools is the perceived lack of process control, slower productivity, and safety with hot air. So, how can we alleviate these worries? With the right rework system.

Solutions for Soldering Military-Grade, High Thermal Mass Radio Frequency (RF) Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA)

Between the heat management built into the designs and the mass of the EMI grounding and RF shielding, RF boards pose a unique manufacturing challenge.

Top 3 Factors That Influence Hand Soldering Performance

The higher the soldering system’s wattage, the more “power” there is to generate the heat needed for a successful solder joint, right?

Maybe not.

How To Update GT Soldering System Firmware

Update the firmware of your GT Series soldering station to ensure your system is operating at peak performance. Just follow our 9 simple steps.

How Automation Trends Influence Hand Soldering, Rework, and Repair

The evolution of electronics and devices must keep pace to meet today’s operator challenges. By Joshua Edberg, Director of Global Marketing at OK International, the parent company of Metcal.

Solutions for Difficult High Thermal Demand Soldering

Electronic devices keep getting smaller, faster, smarter, and more functional, creating new soldering challenges in these high thermal demand applications.

Why Metcal is Offering Adjustable Temperature Soldering Now

Has Metcal introduced an adjustable temperature soldering station? Is Metcal changing its position regarding the importance of SmartHeat™ and fixed temperature for process control? Is Metcal losing its mind?

Evaluating Performance for Adjustable Soldering Systems

When looking at performance for hand soldering, Operations Engineers need to be focused on three key metrics: time to temperature, dwell time, and thermal recovery.

How Connection Validation Works

Metcal’s Connection Validation Soldering Stations have been popular with contract manufacturers and electronics OEMs around the world. How exactly does it work?