Would this reflow station be any good for xbox 360's (link inside)

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=5097071

This just caught my eye, could i get away with using this machine on xbox 360's.

I have a chance to buy one for around £120GBP but would like to hear the views of someone with some experience

 

Bump

Anyone?

 

not sure man. but hopefully gameover or bhetrick comes in, as they both have a reflow station.

 

Ok WAB, thanks for the reply. Do you happen to know if i would required any other equipment to go with the work station if i was to buy it?

 

wouldnt think so. but who knows man. all i know is im shipping out 3 consoles to GO tomorrow for reflows.

 

Would definitely be worth the investment at that price then innit

 

BUMP

there is only 8 hours to go on this item


Someone please share there thoughts on this re flow station

 

I own a reflow station and I can tell you that one doesn't come with everything you need. You need a stand to hold the nozzle which alone is over $100. It's worth it, if you play on doing a lot of reflowing. Keep in mind, reflowing doesn't always work if the solder is gone on the board. I always do the 12Volt FAN mod after I reflow and usually sell the system. It takes time and patience too. Don't expect it to just work. It takes experience and the right temps to reflow properly. I always backup my work with a small warranty.

 

gameover9

Thanks for the info, is the stand the only other thing i will need or will i need anything else and do you think it will be suitable for xbox 360's?

 

You will also need a hotplate. That's another $100--$200. Some people use a crappy giddle but the hotplate is made to go onto the stand.

 

Thanks

much appreciated for the response

 

One more question

what max temperature does the re flow station need to be?

I have my eye on two, one of them reaches 385c and the other states 480c

Are they both capable?

This is the link to the other one but it would be coming from Germany

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....I&itu=UCI&otn=8&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:GB:1348

 

you can't go over 250c on the chip or it will burn

 

not true .. i have a IR reflow machine and my constant temps are 277C with a little bit of flux. I also reflow the ram and southbridge and hana with the smaller lens.
*blatant pimping of reflow services removed*

 

If anybody is interested in reflow stations there is an extensive article about them here.

 

I forgot about this thread!!!


Creaky chill out man no one is offering services here, also that "bump" was ages ago so why even bother having ago at me now??

I got to ask, Do you enjoy what you do?

 

I understand the rules regarding offering reflow service and not paying for advertising, Im sure we all know that you didnt make this rule, you only police it.

I do feel for you creaky and we do appriciate all that you do here. When you get idiots on here slagging off regulars, we can rely on your to do whats needed to be done (#cough Dred05 cough#).

Dont get me wrong, not being a suck ass, just wanted you to know that without guys (i think your a guy) like you, we wouldnt have a afterdawn.