The Weller WD1000HPT soldering station consists of the WP120 soldering iron, WD1M power unit and WDH10T safety rest. The iron combines a heating element with a replaceable soldering tip. The power unit is a microprocessor-controlled device with a number of built-in functions; is reportedly suited for use in production, rework and laboratory environments. Iron setbacks for time and temperature can be programmed and are automatically activated when the soldering iron is placed into safety rest. When the iron is removed from the rest, tip temperature is said to be restored immediately to the set working level. Is reportedly ideal for soldering on circuit boards with heat sinks that cause dissipation and heat transfer. Target applications include high-density circuit boards, high frequency/radio frequency applications and solar panel production.

Cooper Tools, www.coopertools.com

The TS7000 Interchangeable Material Path Series Rotary valve is based on the technology of TS5000 Series Rotary Microvalve. Is designed with “dead fluid volume” field replaceable feed screw/cartridge assembly, interchangeable with TS5000DMP feed screw auger inserts, flexible motor, syringe and a needle mounting option. Is available in three feed screw auger sizes (16-pitch, 8-pitch and high output 8-pitch), all made of precision hardened steel. An encoder motor version is available for applications requiring closed-loop motor control with encoder feedback. Is said to provide fast, repeatable dispensing of medium- to high-viscosity fluids and pastes. Typical applications include small-dot dispensing of dispensable-grade solder pastes, silver epoxies, surface mount adhesives, dispensing beads of structural adhesives, cavity and cam filling, and glob top dispensing.

Techcon Systems, www.techconsystems.com

A How-To training series on the most common PCB repairs is available on CD and includes 10 repair teaching videos. Demonstrates common procedures on how to repair common physical damages seen on PCBs. Includes demonstrations of techniques in PCB pad, trace, eyelet, laminate, corner, mask and other repairs. Features multiple camera angles and clear voice instruction. Sold individually or as a set.

BEST Inc., www.solder.net

Ablestik brand die attach materials known as self-filleting die attach use capillary force to control flow and deliver complete wetting. A dot is deposited and the die placed; capillary force then draws it out to the edge of the die where it forms a small fillet. No excessive placement force is said to be required. Available in Ablestik AAA3300 non-conductive paste for die to substrate laminate-based devices; Ablestik AAA3320 non-conductive material for die to die attachment, and Ablestik 3900 conductive adhesive designed for die to substrate leadframe packages.

Henkel Corp., www.henkel.com/electronics