Silman Tech Information: There are always users asking how much a typical BGA rework station costs, leaving equipment manufacturers puzzled. The standard response is that customized products are tailored according to the user’s needs, eliminating unnecessary features or accessories, meeting user requirements, and saving a significant amount of purchasing funds. At the same time, they provide users with cost-effective and practical equipment, becoming a competitive highlight for many BGA rework equipment manufacturers. Of course, we cannot rule out the fact that some low-end manufacturers, in pursuit of price advantage, lower product quality due to price considerations, leading to significant expenses in maintenance or even direct scrapping of the BGA rework station.
So, how can you buy an affordable and high-performance BGA rework station?
Firstly, you need to ensure that the purchased BGA rework station meets your specific requirements. Negotiate with the equipment manufacturer based on the characteristics of your products and production efficiency requirements. The best way is to conduct practical tests to determine if the equipment meets your needs, or at least to determine the approximate configuration that meets your conditions. For example, consider factors such as the automation level of the equipment, ease of operation, success rate of rework, rework time, and temperature control accuracy, all of which users need to understand.
Secondly, consider the welding operation mode, namely how the BGA rework station needs to operate—whether it requires full automation, semi-automation, or complete manual operation. For most factories, fully automatic optical BGA rework stations are more common, as enterprises pursue efficiency to save a significant amount of time and labor costs. For individual repairs, semi-automatic or manual BGA rework stations may be preferred, as they save a considerable amount of money in terms of purchase cost. There are general-purpose welding workstations available in the market, but some special cases may require customization.
Furthermore, after-sales service is also crucial. Some products may be relatively expensive, but they come with better warranty services. Regarding warranty issues, it is not that all parts requiring replacement due to equipment failure can be provided free of charge by the user. Warranty typically refers to free technical maintenance, meaning that if the product can be restored through technical repairs after a failure, it’s free. However, if it involves replacing parts, the user needs to bear the cost. Therefore, when purchasing equipment, users should also confirm this issue with the manufacturer to avoid unnecessary disputes. It is also advisable to choose industry-renowned companies like Silman Tech.
