For newcomers entering the field of BGA rework, there are often many questions and uncertainties, such as which brand of BGA rework station is good, and whether hot air or infrared BGA rework stations are better. Next, Silman Tech, a BGA rework station manufacturer, will objectively analyze which is better: hot air or infrared BGA rework stations.
In fact, hot air and infrared BGA rework stations each have their own characteristics. The best option is to purchase a BGA rework station that combines hot air and infrared heating, which can complement each other well. Many people prefer BGA rework stations with infrared heating at the bottom and hot air at the top mainly because hot air heats up quickly, and the soldering process generally does not exceed 5 minutes. Additionally, the quality of soldering with hot air is usually better, with precise temperature control and no restrictions on the color of BGA and PCBA boards.
However, hot air BGA rework stations also have their drawbacks. The heat penetration of hot air is not very strong, and the temperature stability is poor due to fast heat dissipation. On the other hand, the advantages of infrared BGA rework stations lie in their good heating penetration and relatively long-lasting heating. They can effectively compensate for the shortcomings of hot air BGA rework stations. However, infrared BGA rework stations also have their disadvantages, such as slower heating, difficulty in temperature adjustment, and sensitivity to colors, especially white PCBA boards that reflect light unevenly, resulting in uneven heat absorption.
In summary, the best BGA rework station is one that uses hot air heating at the top and infrared heating at the bottom. This combination maximizes temperature stability and improves the rework yield of BGA chips. Silman Tech’s BGA rework station DEZ-R850 is such a product. For further inquiries, please feel free to contact us by phone.