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As electronic boards and components become smaller, and dimensions tighter, being able to clearly see rework sites becomes ever more critical. For this reason, A.P.E. is adding optional cameras and monitors for the TRIDENT Benchtop SMT Rework and Repair Station as well as for the INTRUDER, a complete, advanced hot air BGA rework station with split vision placement/removal capability.
In making the announcement, Casey Scheu, CEO, said, “We’ve added a smaller monitor that is placed on top of the Trident with a free-standing camera. For the Intruder, we’ve added another monitor that can switch between split vision and a side-angle camera. We also moved the spec view computer monitor to a mount on top of the machine and gives it a cleaner look.”
The self-contained Trident Station is a Military Marine Grade Self-Contained Rework Platform, and in addition to reworking legacy MIL components, and is built to rework and repair all SMT components, including RoHS (lead-free). is designed to enable any user to remove and replace SMT components using a precisely controlled Ramp/Soak oven profile and upper and lower heating configuration.
“INTRUDER is the only US-made complete advanced hot air BGA Rework system with its own computer station for under $25K,” states Casey Scheu, CEO. “It’s actually the lowest cost USA-manufactured rework station with its own integral split vision placement and removal capability, now featuring top-mounted monitors as well” to complement its split vision capability.
