A Compact Review of Weller’s WT Soldering System
According to Weller, the WT soldering stations represent the world’s first soldering system with replaceable, passive, high-performance soldering tips.
New Tronex Ceramic Tweezers for High Temperature Applications
New Tronex Ceramic Tweezer Line for High Temperature Use
Finding a High Performance IC Socket Manufacturer
Overall size and method of attachment is crucial to ideal fit and function. Off-the-shelf solutions don’t always fit specific requirements for outdated or rare hardware. Custom designed IC sockets accommodate rare device configurations, odd sizes, and alternate mounting configurations.
Answering Our FAQs: How to Find the Best Manufacturing Hand Cutting Tools
Are Traditional Steel Tools a Thing of the Past?
The Hidden Costs of Acrylic Enclosures, Cabinets, and Desiccators
Why Is Static Dissipative PVC a Better Option than Acrylic?
Here's What You Need to Know About Soldering Your Broken Electronics
A few tips for learning how to fix broken electronics with a soldering iron the right way, the first time.
Metcal Announces Major Rebranding on Milestone 35th Anniversary
With the upcoming introduction of a game-changing technology, new investments in technology and engineering, and a deep product pipeline, Metcal announces a revitalization of its
Solve Your Moisture Problems with a StatPro CPDC Series Dry Cabinet
StatPro CPDC Series Desiccator Dry Cabinets are widely used and trusted by professionals in the high-tech, R&D, electronic manufacturing, laboratory, cleanroom, and warehouse industries. These utilize
How Dry Cabinets Solve Moisture Problems During SMT Reflow
An Alternative Drying Solution Replaces Traditional Methods As the industry utilizes a high-temperature reflow process, moisture sensitivity in SMT remains a constant problem. Serious manufacturing
New Techcon TS8100 Series PC Pump now available from PAC
Production Automation Corporation (that’s us) is an authorized distributor for Techcon Systems and TS8100 Series positive displacement progressive cavity (PC) pumps. A continuously volumetric dispense
Find Delvo Torque Drivers at PAC!
Production Automation is pleased to announce that we are now a distributor for Delvo torque drivers! Nitto Kohji’s Delvo electric screwdrivers are high quality tools for professional use.
Why Do I Need Fume Extraction?
There are many applications where fume extraction is necessary and/or required by law. Manufacturing and assembly operations, repair centers, salons, ect. Anywhere where there are
How to Use Desiccants with Moisture Vapor Barrier Bags
What is Desiccant? Desiccant is a drying agent that is used to absorb moisture from the air inside moisture barrier bags. Desiccant absorbs moisture vapor
Dispensing: Recycle or Replace?
The most popular dispensing technique used in the manufacturing process is time and pressure dispensing (TPD) from a syringe barrel. This method became popular because
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Soldering
We ran into this fantastic soldering demo on YouTube using PACE equipment. View Production Automation’s YouTube Channel View all the PACE products Production Automation offers
How to Tin a Soldering Tip
The proper use and care of the soldering tip will increase soldering production and decrease solder joint failure. Properly caring for your soldering tip increases their
Dry Box Desiccant Storage within the PCB Manufacturing Environment: Uses, History, Selection, and Performance
Manufacturing Uses of Desiccator Cabinets for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) The discussion regarding ‘dry box’ or desiccant storage of MSD’s (Moisture Sensitive Devices) has increased
Self-Refreshing Nitrogen-Free Desiccator Cabinets
CleanPro Cabinets are designed and manufactured to be able to maintain an environment of <5% RH for a period of 10 days, and <10% RH for a period of approximately 20 days if the cabinets remain closed and no new moisture is introduced.
Phenolic Resin Laboratory Tables – What are they and where are they used?
Let’s begin with this question: What is Phenolic Resin? Phenolic resin is a heat-cured plastic formed from a reaction of a carbon-based alcohol and a
Hakko FM-204 Desoldering Station
This is our second to last post in our Hakko free shipping promotion. Today we’ll focus on the Hakko FM-204 Desoldering Station. In electronics, “desoldering” is