How SmartHeat® Technology Works: A Tutorial
September 1, 2023An introduction to the Curie Point, “Skin Effect,” and how SmartHeat® is right for your applications.
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How to Maximize Hand Soldering Process Control and Traceability with IoT Technology
June 13, 2023By combining SmartHeat™, Connection Validation™ Soldering Systems, and CV-IOT, Metcal gives manufacturers the ability to monitor and collect data on every joint being soldered in their operation.
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The Next Generation of Connection Validation™ (CV) Technology Helps Achieve Perfect Solder Joints for Maximum Process Control
November 28, 2022The latest CV firmware update from Metcal brings new and improved CV modes, cartridge optimization capabilities, enhanced traceability, improved solder joint reliability, and more. The update vastly improves the already one-of-a-kind functionality of Connection Validation™ technology.
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The Best Tools & Technology for Soldering & Rework of Military & Defense PCBA
October 14, 2022Ever-shrinking components on crowded PCB are an obvious source of soldering and desoldering challenges, with increasing amounts of this work now done under the microscope. Look to SmartHeat® and specialty handpieces and tweezers to meet those challenges head-on.
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Rework Solutions for Heavy-Duty PCB in Contract Manufacturing
August 24, 2022Contract manufacturers rely heavily on the technical expertise of desoldering and rework equipment suppliers to help solve difficult manufacturing challenges, such as reworking highly metalized circuit boards in military and defense equipment manufacturing. An effective supplier is an integral member of the contact manufacturing team, with technical expertise and industry know-how about manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.
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Solutions for Soldering Military-Grade, High Thermal Mass Radio Frequency (RF) Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA)
May 20, 2022Between the heat management built into the designs and the mass of the EMI grounding and RF shielding, RF boards pose a unique manufacturing challenge.
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Top 3 Factors That Influence Hand Soldering Performance
March 31, 2022The higher the soldering system’s wattage, the more “power” there is to generate the heat needed for a successful solder joint, right?
Maybe not.
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Why Metcal is Offering Adjustable Temperature Soldering Now
February 9, 2021Has 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?
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Evaluating Performance for Adjustable Soldering Systems
February 9, 2021When looking at performance for hand soldering, Operations Engineers need to be focused on three key metrics: time to temperature, dwell time, and thermal recovery.
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How Connection Validation Works
September 17, 2020Metcal’s Connection Validation Soldering Stations have been popular with contract manufacturers and electronics OEMs around the world. How exactly does it work?
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