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Precision Systems for the Electronics Bench
SOLDERING, DESOLDERING AND REWORK SYSTEMS
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SP440
SP440 Desoldering System
Since 1982, Metcal has been the industry’s single source of high-performance,
precision systems for the electronics bench. Always ahead of the competition,
Metcal’s soldering/desoldering stations, BGA/CSP/QFP rework equipment and
fume extraction systems continue to set the standard for reliability, flexibility
and cost-effective performance.
Recently, Frost & Sullivan awarded Metcal the prestigious "Market Engineering
Leadership Award," recognizing Metcal as the leader in the world SMT rework
and repair equipment market, in part through dominant market share, but also
because of our continuing "technology innovation."
By listening to customers, focusing on their specific needs and working as
their technology partner, we continue the quest for excellence, economy and
innovation – aimed at helping each customer meet increasingly complex
electronics manufacturing challenges.
Welcome to Metcal.
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Contents
02
SmartHeat®Technology
04
MX-500 Soldering, Desoldering & Rework System
07
Soldering Tip Cartridges
20
SP440 Self-Contained Desoldering System
22
QX2 Convection Rework System
27
SMT-1160 Hot Air Pencil
18
SP200 Soldering System
10
Desoldering Tip Cartridges
11
Rework Tip Cartridges
14
Speciality Tip Cartridges
15
Microfine Rework Tip Cartridges
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Accessories & Spare Parts
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SmartHeat
®
SmartHeat
®
SmartHeat
®
Technology
What Is SmartHeat®?
Unlike conventional soldering irons, SmartHeat®administers heat directly from the heater to the
joint. Metcal tip cartridges detect the thermal load and instantly adjust the power in order to
deliver the right amount of heat precisely where it is needed. If the tip cools while transferring heat
to a joint, SmartHeat
®
immediately responds by safely increasing the power to maintain a constant
tip temperature. As a result, operators are relieved of the responsibility of regulating the tip
temperature, thus eliminating the risk of thermal damage to the component or to the PCB.
SmartHeat
®
soldering systems comprise three basic elements: a high frequency power supply, a tip
cartridge and a hand-piece. The cartridge contains the solder tip, a heater and the wire coil.
The Metcal Difference
In production environments where a single component can cost hundreds of dollars and rework and
repair can sometimes be more costly than the components involved, process control is vital. Metcal
improves product quality, increases productivity and reduces manufacturing costs with its patented
SmartHeat
®
technology. As SmartHeat®maintains a constant tip temperature, automatically
delivering the exact amount of power required for the task, consistent results are guaranteed and
component/PCB damage is virtually eliminated. Metcal’s SmartHeat
®
systems offer task-specific
versatility with no limits, no barriers and absolutely no compromise.
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When the temperature of the heater (a copper bar coated with a magnetized iron/nickel alloy)
reaches a certain level (its Curie Point), it stops absorbing energy and the temperature becomes
SmartHeat
®
VARIABLE POWER HEATER
FIXED TEMPERATURE SOLDERING TIP
CONNECTOR
constant. Energy from the power supply feeds a steady current to the coil. This creates an electrical
field from which the heater absorbs energy, turns it into heat and transfers it to the iron/nickel
alloy. When soldering has drawn heat from the heater to the extent that the tip begins to cool, the
®
alloy reacts by taking on more energy in order to reheat the tip. In this way, SmartHeat
self-
regulates the tip temperature to within ±1.1ºC of a set point regardless of thermal load and
without any need for adjustment.
Trouble-Free Tip Replacement
The heat-resistant pad supplied with the unit
allows you to easily insert and remove the tip
cartridge. The simplicity of this process ensures
there is no loss of productivity, no need for
additional tools and no reason for two soldering
systems to be heating at the same time.
The SmartHeat®Route To Lead-Free Hand Soldering
Switching to lead-free hand soldering does not necessarily mean that you will have to invest in new
equipment or adjust your existing process. As SmartHeat’s variable power and fixed temperature
guarantee a repeatable tip temperature under a wide variety of thermal loads, the system can easily
adapt to meet the higher temperatures demanded by lead-free applications without any need for
modification.
No Calibration Required For Easy ISO 9000 Compliance
To define the parameters for soldering with a SmartHeat®system, simply record the tip cartridge
part number. As the heater’s alloy dictates the temperature, calibration is not required. Indeed,
there are no dials, buttons or calibration tools, typical of other systems, with which you can adjust
SmartHeat’s temperature. This avoids all risk of unauthorized operator intervention. Throughout the
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cartridge’s lifetime, temperature drift is less than a few degrees. A letter to confirm SmartHeat’s
self-calibration capacity is available on request.
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MX-500
MX-500
Soldering, Desoldering & Rework System
Industry Standard, Soldering, Desoldering And Rework System
Metcal’s MX-500 Soldering, Desoldering & Rework System is the benchmark against which other
soldering, desoldering and rework systems are measured. Flexible, fast and powerful, the MX-500
Soldering, Desoldering & Rework System raises bench-top conduction soldering to a new level of
process control, productivity and throughput.
Higher Throughput At Lower Temperatures
Unlike conventional soldering/rework systems that rely on stored energy, Metcal systems use SmartHeat
®
for direct power on demand. Despite its capacity to work at lower, safer temperatures, SmartHeat®still
delivers the fastest temperature recovery, joint-to-joint, in the industry.
Versatility Without Compromise
Metcal’s MX-500 Soldering, Desoldering & Rework System handles both SMT and through-hole
soldering/rework with one power supply at the bench. With two switchable outputs, the system can be
adapted to your exact needs, using two of the three tools available (soldering iron, Talon®tweezers,
desolder gun) to configure the most powerful bench-top soldering/rework system on the market. In
addition, the MX-500 Soldering, Desoldering & Rework System’s power supply has an automatic shut-
off, which helps maximize tip cartridge life, and a standard four year warranty.
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MX-500
Unrivalled Comfort And Simplicity
The short tip-to-grip distance, characteristic of the Metcal hand-piece, improves process precision,
especially for fine-pitch applications. The easy-squeeze design of Metcal’s Talon®tweezers has been
ergonomically designed for superior performance, unmatched comfort and optimum control.
Part No. Description
MX-500S-11 Two Port 100/120 VAC, Solder System
MX-500S-21 Two Port 220/240 VAC, Solder System
INCLUDES
MX-500P Two Port Switchable Power Supply with Power Cord*
MX-RM3E Rework Hand-Piece with Cord
MX-WS4 Workstand
AC-YS3 Sponge
AC-CP2 Cartridge Removal Pad
MX-500TS-11 Two Port 100/120 VAC, Solder/Talon®System
MX-500TS-21 Two Port 220/240 VAC, Solder/Talon®System
INCLUDES
MX-500P Two Port Switchable Power Supply with Power Cord*
MX-TALON Talon®Hand-Piece with Cord
MX-WS5 Workstand
MX-RM3E Rework Hand-Piece with Cord
MX-WS4 Workstand
AC-YS3 Sponge (2)
AC-CP2 Cartridge Removal Pad (2)
MX-500S SMT SOLDERING/REWORK SYSTEM
MX-500TS SMT REWORK/TALON®SYSTEM
Tip cartridges sold separately from all systems. *220/240 VAC systems do not include power cords.
MX-TALON-01 Talon®Upgrade Kit
INCLUDES
MX-TALON Talon®Hand-Piece with Cord
MX-WS5 Workstand
AC-YS3 Sponge
AC-CP2 Cartridge Removal Pad
TALON®UPGRADE KITS
SM-TALON-02 Talon®Upgrade with Switchbox for Older STSS Systems
INCLUDES
MX-TALON Talon®Hand-Piece with Cord
MX-WS5 Workstand
AC-YS3 Sponge
AC-CP2 Cartridge Removal Pad
STSS-SW1E Switchbox with Storage Tray
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MX-500
Pistol Grip SMT Desoldering/Rework System
The MX-500DS Desoldering/Rework System converts shop air into a powerful Venturi vacuum to clean
through-holes quickly and efficiently. Paper solder collection liners within the hand-piece barrel are easy
to maintain and are an improvement upon traditional glass tubes.
Please note: The MX-500DS Desoldering/Rework System requires shop air for desoldering. If shop air is not
available, Metcal recommends the SP440 Self-Contained Desoldering System.
Tip cartridges sold separately from all systems. *220/240 VAC systems do not include power cords.
.54"
0.4mm
.016"
13.7mm
.63"
MX-D001 Desolder Upgrade Kit
INCLUDES
MX-DS1 Desoldering Hand-Piece
MX-RM8E Desoldering Cord
MX-DAH4 ESD Air Hose with Fitting
MX-WS5 Workstand
MX-YS3 Sponge
MX-CP2 Cartridge Removal Pad
AC-CB1 Cleaning Brush
AC-CB2 Tube Cleaning Brush
MX-DCF1 Chamber Liner and Filter Pack
AC-TC Desoldering Tip Cleaner
DESOLDER UPGRADE KIT
Part No. Description
MX-500DS-11 Tw o Port 100/120 VAC, Desolder/Solder System
MX-500DS-21 Tw o Port 220/240 VAC, Desolder/Solder System
INCLUDES
MX-500P Two Port Switchable Power Supply with Power Cord*
MX-DS1 Desoldering Hand-Piece
MX-RM3E Rework Hand-Piece with Cord
MX-RM8E Desoldering Cord
MX-DAH4 ESD Air Hose with Fitting
MX-WS5 Workstand
AC-YS3 (x2) Sponge (2)
AC-CP2 (x2) Cartridge Removal Pad (2)
AC-CB1 Cleaning Brush
AC-CB2 Tube Cleaning Brush
MX-DCF1 Chamber Liner and Filter Pack
AC-TC Desoldering Tip Cleaner
MX-500DS SMT DESOLDERING/REWORK SYSTEM
MX-500
Soldering, Desoldering & Rework System
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MX Tips
STTC
Soldering Tip Cartridges
FREQUENTLY USED TIP CARTRIDGES
STTC-X36* Chisel 30° .10” (2.5mm)
For medium to heavy load joints requiring extra reach.
STTC soldering tip cartridges are for use with the MX and the STSS soldering/rework hand-pieces only.
They cannot be used with the SP systems, the Talon
®
or desoldering hand-pieces.
STTC-X37* Chisel 30° .07”(1.78mm)
For a wide variety of tasks. If you are choosing the first tip for your
Metcal system, the STTC-037 is ideal.
STTC-X38* Chisel 30° .06” (1.5mm)
A finer version of the STTC-037. Ideal for medium to light throughhole and general surface mount touch-up.
STTC-X25 Chisel 30° .04” (1.0mm)
Good for a variety of light soldering tasks. Looking for a surface
mount touch-up tip? The STTC-025 should be your first choice.
STTC-X07 Conical Sharp .04” (1.0mm)
General-purpose SMT and through-hole tip when access is limited.
STTC-X22 Conical Sharp .016” (0.4mm)
Sharp tip cartridges for soldering SMT components or fine wire
applications (not for general through-hole tasks).
STTC-X06 Conical Sharp .016” (0.4mm)
For limited access SMT rework.
STTC-X40 Sharp Bent 30° .016” (0.4mm)
Tip for soldering SMT components. The bend makes it much
easier to work on small circuits and PLCCs.
STTC-X45 Bevel 60° .016” (0.4mm)
An extended length fine tip for surface mount or fine wire
applications (not for general through-hole tasks).
500 SERIES X =5 600 SERIES X=0 700 SERIES X=1 800 SERIES X=8, WHEN FOLLOWED BY AN *
.04"
1.0mm
.66"
16.7mm
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MX Tips
OTHER STANDARD TIP CARTRIDGES
.45"
.19"
.08"
4.83mm
2.0mm
.03"
.76mm
11.43mm
.07"
.45"
.19"
.09"
2.3mm
4.8mm
1.8mm
11.43mm
.19"
.45"
.08"
2.0mm
4.8mm
11.43mm
.50"
.33"
.25"
.08"
8.4mm
6.4mm
2.0mm
12.7mm
STTC-X17*
Extra Large Chisel
.20” (5.0mm)
STTC-X65
Large Chisel
.20” (5.0mm)
STTC-X20
Long Reach
Chisel 12°
.15” (3.8mm)
STTC-X03*
Chisel 90°
.12” (3.0mm)
STTC-X13
Chisel 90º
.12” (3.0mm)
STTC-X33
Chisel 90°
.10” (2.5mm)
STTC-X04
Chisel 90°
.07” (1.78mm)
STTC-X42
Long Reach Chisel 60°
.07” (1.78mm)
STTC-X98
Chisel Bent 30º
.07” (1.78mm)
STTC-X99
Chisel Bent 30°
.06” (1.5mm)
STTC-X41
Chisel 30°
.05” (1.3mm)
STTC-X83
Conical Grooved
.08” (2.0mm)
STTC-X32
Conical Sharp
.07” (1.78mm)
.07"
.63"
1.78mm
16.0mm
.39"
STTC-X02
Conical Sharp
.07” (1.78mm)
STTC-X01
Conical Sharp
.04” (1.0mm)
STTC-X31
Conical Sharp
.04” (1.0mm)
STTC-X43
Conical Sharp
.02” (0.5mm)
STTC-X12
Conical
.08” (2.03mm)
STTC-X11
Conical
.02” (0.5mm)
STTC-X16
Conical
.02” (0.5mm)
STTC-X44
Sharp Bent 30º
.02” (0.5mm)
STTC-X26
Sharp Bent 30°
.016” (0.4mm)
STTC-X14
Bevel 45º
.08” (2.03mm)
STTC-X35
Bevel 30°
.07” (1.78mm)
STTC-X47
Bevel 60°
.07” (1.78mm)
STTC-X05
Bevel 30°
.07” (1.78mm)
.07"
9.9mm
30°
.39"
1.78mm
.07"
14.2mm
60°
1.78mm
.56"
.46"
.07"
30°
1.78mm
11.7mm
.17"
.05"
30°
1.3mm
4.3mm
9.1mm
.04"
30°
.36"
1.0mm
.04"
.56"
.02"
60°
1.0mm
.51mm
14.2mm
.14"
.19"
.21"
5.3mm
4.8mm
3.6mm