From the perspective of production application of BGA rework stations, we can understand the advantages of optical BGA rework stations over non-optical ones in terms of efficiency, usability, operational difficulty, safety, and success rate.
In terms of efficiency, optical BGA rework stations eliminate the manual focusing process. Workers only need to adjust the parameters, and the optical BGA rework station automatically removes and installs the BGA chip. On the other hand, traditional non-optical BGA rework stations require rework personnel to constantly pay attention to aligning the PCB board with the silk screen lines and points to achieve alignment for rework. In terms of efficiency, optical BGA rework stations far surpass traditional ones.
Regarding usability, as BGAs become more widely used and more complex, the demand for rework equipment also increases. Therefore, traditional non-optical BGA rework stations will eventually be phased out, and it becomes necessary to purchase a good optical BGA rework station. For example, Silman Tech’s optical BGA rework station DEZ-R880 uses an HDMI digital ultra-high-definition optical alignment system, allowing for electrically powered free movement in the X and Y directions, enabling comprehensive observation of components and eliminating “blind spots” for observation, thus achieving precise component placement. It is one of the few fully automatic optical alignment BGA rework devices on the market.
In terms of operational difficulty, optical BGA rework stations offer simple operation with fully automated processes, requiring almost no technical expertise from rework personnel. They feature one-touch operations for automatic soldering, disassembly, placement, and feeding, making them easy to use and operate. With laser red dot positioning and rapid conversion capabilities for different rework products, there is no need for setting up cumbersome parameters. In contrast, traditional non-optical BGA rework stations have higher operational requirements for personnel, especially for larger BGA chip rework, which can be quite laborious even for skilled repair technicians. Hence, the operational differences between the two are evident.
In terms of safety and success rate, fully automatic optical BGA rework stations use optical modules with prism imaging, eliminating the need for manual alignment and reducing the risk of damaging BGA chips due to improper manual alignment. They feature intelligent operation for visual alignment, soldering, and disassembly of BGA components, effectively increasing rework success rates and productivity while significantly reducing costs. In summary, optical alignment BGA rework stations are far superior to traditional non-optical ones. Contact the BGA rework station experts at Silman Tech for more information.