SMT Re-Work Station Research

[wuchy143]

I'd like to buy a top of the line SMT re-work station. Price really isn't an issue. Though, don't know much about which companies make the top tier production level SMT re-work stations. Can anyone rattle off some for me to research?

I ask mainly because after my initial research into the topic I see a lot of variance in the products. Some are 200 bucks which appear to have the same function as ones which are 500-1,000. I did buy the xtronic 4000 series and found it to be a decent re-work station but has minor issues. Though, I do want to add it isn't a bad product but isn't suitable for production level.

Any thoughts?

Thanks all.

-fooch

 

[circuitspecialists]

I would like to recommend the Circuit Specialists and BlackJack products. They have a wide range of units available including Hot Air and also IR for high level rework.

 

[KeepItSimpleStupid]

Although I don't own any of their products, this company's products intrigue me. http://www.zeph.com/