mercredi 14 mai 2014

The Ideas That Can Be Helpful In Choosing A Reflow Soldering Oven

By Eloise Hewitt


In order to secure the best deal when purchasing anything, you must be mindful of things to search for in the product in addition to its overall cost (including installation and repair) and the manufacturers. The same rules apply to a reflow soldering oven. As you may already know, this is the machine that plays the most important role in the companies that are engaged in the process of assembling electronic components. Specifically though, it is used to solder surface mount components on to the contact pad.

However, in order to get the best deal that exists in the market, there are several factors that you need to know. In addition to things that you need to look in an oven, it also pays to consult an expert on those with experience to guide you through. The whole process, starts from choosing the right manufacturer and brand. This is particularly important to avoid counterfeit products that tend to break down frequently and have a very short working life.

Once you have settled on particular manufacturers or brands, the most important factor that you need to consider is the rate of consumption. The major resources that the machine requires are the electricity and nitrogen gas. Both are expensive and must be used in the most efficient manner. The friendly ovens are those that helps you cut down on the expenses related to these inputs.

The other vital variable is the cooling rate. Should this rate drop or rise too fast, then it presents a danger to the products being assembled. The electronics easily get destroyed as a result of thermal shock which can also crack the motherboard. Additionally, the best grain formation is only possible if the cooling rate is slow and well controlled. The machine that has good temperature control also has a longer working life.

At the point of selection, it is good to give priority to the machine that occupies a smaller floor space. If the chosen machine is efficient in consumption of electricity and nitrogen while at the same time has a high level of output and occupies smaller floor space, then this is the right oven to choose. A room is required for other development purposes and walking around too.

With the advanced innovative improvement, reflow ovens are automated so they might be programmed to work automatically. The capability to naturally react is a characteristic that enhances productivity and makes the machine more dependable. It guarantees that operations are completed at the ideal temperatures.

In addition to the above factors, the spare parts should be easily accessible. It is common for machines to break down and need to be repaired immediately to avoid wastage. If the necessary spare parts are not readily available, the operations are slowed down or even stopped altogether translating to major losses for the firm. In the same manner, it is important that the operation is made easy to eliminate the need of hiring experts foe such jobs.

Profitability and efficiency in operation largely depend on the types of machines the firm invests in. As such, all efforts must be put into buying the reflow oven that can maximize the efficiency and productivity of the firm. Other than this, prices also matters and should therefore be considered too.




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