OKI MX-5000 User Manual
Power. Precision. Performance.
METCAL MX-5000
Soldering, Desoldering and Rework System
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Today, the main challenges for hand soldering and rework are driven
by three factors. First, the need for more heat with lead-free and high
thermal demand boards. Second, the need for higher levels of
precision with increasingly smaller components. And finally, the need
for greater control with components and substrates that require
limited exposure to high temperatures.
The new MX-5000 Soldering, Desoldering and Rework System is the
next generation of the trusted Metcal Soldering Systems that enable
increased productivity and process control for a wide range of
applications. Building on the renowned strengths of its popular
MX-500 predecessor, the new MX-5000 Series increases output
power, adds process feedback, and improves application flexibility
with new hand-pieces.
More power. With nearly double the power of its predecessor, the
MX-5000 time-to-recovery increases production rates and throughput.
The challenges of high mass components, multilayered boards and
lead-free solders are seamlessly matched.
Improved ergonomics. The MX-5000 Series offers two new
soldering hand-pieces. The Metcal Advanced
™
Hand-piece for soldering
and rework provides a cooler, lighter weight and more comfortable
feel for the operator. And, the new Metcal UltraFine
™
Hand-piece
features a new generation of extremely fine diameter cartridges in
a slim profiled handle. Both of these hand-piece designs advance
manual dexterity and ergonomics resulting in productivity gains
and operator comfort.
Greater process control. SmartHeat
®
Technology in every
MX-5000 System means that soldering and rework are always
performed at safe, controlled temperatures. Metcal users know that
moderate fixed temperatures, where power is varied, provide the
best assurance for a well controlled soldering and rework process.
Metcal Gives You Choices
The new MX-5000 Series provides users with a wide range of choices
to address conduction soldering and rework processes. At the core
of each system is a microprocessor controlled power supply that
provides more power, the highest level of precision and advanced
user features for greater process control.
It has a built-in power indication meter with digital display and bar
graph that dynamically provides the operator with feedback on the
status of the soldering operation. Whether using a large mass rework
tip for QFPs or a fine-point soldering tip, the power indication meter
is a valuable resource for making consistent, acceptable solder joints.
The system has four mode indications: "Ready Mode": the hand-piece
is removed from the workstand, ready for soldering or rework.
"Power Mode": the hand-piece's tip is in contact with the load. The
power indication meter provides graphical and numeric feedback on
the system power output. "Sleep Mode": the hand-piece is at rest in
the workstand; power is reduced to the hand-piece. "Powersave Mode":
power to the hand-piece is shut off. This programmable feature allows
a supervisor to set the desired time to cut off power to the hand-piece.
Power. Precision. Performance.
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MX-5000 Soldering Hand-pieces
Precision Tweezers Hand-piece
Desoldering Hand-piece (DS1)
Metcal TipSaver
TM
Workstand
with or without sponge
Hand-pieces: Comfort and Productivity
The four hand-pieces available for the MX-5000 will make the task at hand seem effortless.
The new Metcal Advanced
™
Soldering Hand-piece (MX-H1-AV) is a general purpose
tool for single task soldering, touch-up soldering, Surface Mount Device (SMD) rework, and
pad clean-up. This hand-piece uniquely offers users a choice of three interchangeable grips
to meet operator preferences for comfort and feel, ultimately resulting in higher levels of
productivity. The Metcal Advanced
™
Hand-piece uses the highly popular STTC and SMTC
Series cartridges.
A new speciality tool, the Metcal UltraFine
™
Hand-piece, is designed for very fine
soldering on mini and micro components. The new series of UFTC cartridges include
geometries as small as 0.2 mm (.0078"). A slim handle and cool-to-the-touch feel and,
like the Metcal Advanced
™
Hand-piece, its interchangeable grips, promote operator
acceptance and productivity.
For efficient and ergonomic removal of discreet and SOIC components, the Precision
Tweezers Hand-piece will increase productivity with greater removal speed and increased
precision. The tweezers, using the PTTC Series of cartridges, are able to rework devices
as small as 0201 by combining fine-tip soldering cartridges and a multiple axis hand-piece
adjustability to achieve proper tip alignment.
The high power Desoldering Hand-piece, MX-DS1, is designed for plated-through-hole
component desoldering. The easy-to-grip handle allows the task to be completed quickly and
comfortably. This "shop-air" hand tool, in combination with the new MX-5000 Series power
supply, provides unprecedented thermal performance on difficult ground planes and other
high-mass applications.
Workstand: Improved Tip Life, More User Options, Increased Ergonomics
The new Metcal TipSaver
™
Workstand improves tip life as well as operator ergonomics.
This “Auto-Sleep” Workstand reduces the power to the hand-piece when it is placed in the
Metcal TipSaver
™
Workstand. Reduction in power will substantially decrease tip oxidation,
a major cause of reduced tip life.
The TipSaver
™
Workstand gives users a choice for configuration with soft, coiled brass tip
cleaner or with both the brass cleaner and the traditional sponge holder. Many users prefer
the brass-only option, as this reduces the potential to introduce contaminants to the tip,
which can occur with poorly maintained sponges.
This new workstand has an adjustable angle cradle that allows operators to select and lock
the angle for tool placement in the holder to meet their preference. This can positively impact
ergonomics and productivity.
Systems Configurations
and Recommended Applications
MX-5010 Soldering and Rework System
The MX-5010 is configured with the Metcal Advanced
™
Hand- piece. This system is highly
effective for soldering applications including: lead-free, high mass components or boards,
thermally sensitive components requiring low operating temperature, high volume production
soldering and touch-up soldering operations. For these applications, STTC Series (see pages
6 & 7) soldering cartridges are offered in dozens of geometries and sizes.
In addition, the MX-5010 can be used for conduction rework of SMDs when using SMTC
Series soldering cartridges with such geometries as: blade, tunnel and quad styles that
provide exact part fit up. Even more, the high power MX-5010 System is ideally suited for
quickly and efficiently heating high-mass tips in this range, increasing operator throughput.
A variety of SMTC soldering cartridges (see pages 8 & 9) geometries are available.
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MX-W5DS
MX-5050 System with
MX-DS1 Desoldering Hand-piece
MX-5041 System with
MX-PTZ Hand-piece
MX-5020 System with
UltraFine
™
H and-piece
MX-5020 UltraFine™Soldering System
The MX-5020 includes the Metcal UltraFine
™
Soldering Hand-piece. Using the all-new
UFTC cartridges, the hand-piece is a speciality tool for soldering and touch-up of very
small components, restricted access or high density component packaging on a PCB.
The new range of UFTC cartridges (see page 10) feature tip geometries of 0.2 mm (.0078")
to 1.2 mm (.047"). With their relatively small geometries and low mass, as compared to the
STTC Series, these are suited for low-mass or small part soldering.
MX-5041 Precision Tweezers, Soldering and Rework System
The MX-5041 combines both the Metcal Advanced
™
Hand-piece and the Precision Tweezers
Hand-piece. Users get maximum application flexibility for soldering and reworking the widest
range of surface mount components. When switching hand-pieces, tips reach operating
temperature in seconds by simply pressing the Output Selector/Command Button.
MX-5050 Plated-Through-Hole Component Desoldering System
Users challenged by very large ground planes or lead-free solders, when desoldering throughhole devices, now have a new, high-power solution with the Metcal MX-5050. With constant
temperature and variable power, the system safely and rapidly responds to the thermal load
demands of the application. The exceptional power of the MX-5050 System's power supply
coupled with the high mass STDC desoldering cartridges (see page 10) provide assurance
for fast, high quality results.
MX-5051 Soldering, Desoldering and Rework System
For unmatched rework versatility, the MX-5051 addresses through-hole desoldering, general
soldering, and SMD rework applications. The system includes two hand-pieces. The Metcal
Advanced
™
Hand-piece with a selection of soldering and SMD rework cartridges and the
Metcal MX-DS1 Desoldering hand-piece for through-hole desoldering. This configuration
is ideal for mixed technology boards and provides the greatest versatility for addressing
soldering and rework tasks.
Hand-pieces
TipSaver™Workstands
SYSTEMS CONFIGURATION GUIDE
PART
NUMBER
MX-5010
MX-5020
MX-5041
MX-5050
MX-5051
MX-H1-AV
Metcal
Advanced
™
MX-H2-UF
Metcal
UltraFine
™
MX-PTZ
Precision
Tweezers
MX-DS1
Desoldering
MX-W1AV MX-W4PT
MX-PS5000
Power
Supply
All systems include: power supply, appropriate hand-pieces and workstands, power cord, cartridge removal pad, sponge, brass tip
cleaning pad, user guide. MX-H1-AV and MX-H2-UF Hand-pieces include three grips per hand-piece.
UltraFineTMHand-pieceAdvancedTMHand-pieceFast, efficient through-hole
desoldering
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