Outline
This procedure outlines the process for reclaiming chip components for reuse. Preparation This method uses hot air or gas nozzles that do not contact the component directly. Heated gas or air is forced through a specially designed nozzle and directed onto the component terminations and surface pads. Nozzles are available in several sizes to suit component packages. (See Figure 1) Select the proper nozzle based on the component size. Verify the nozzle fit before processing. Some nozzle designs target only the leads and pad areas, while others heat the entire component body. Specific nozzles may include vacuum assist to lift the component from the board surface after solder reflow.
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Images and Figures![]() Component Reclaim, Chip/Discrete Components
![]() Figure 1. Select the proper nozzle based on the component size.
![]() Figure 2. Secure the circuit board in a board holder or on the base of the rework system. A hot plate may be used to provide added bottom-side heating.
![]() Figure 3. Typical hot-air rework tool.
![]() Figure 4. Typical hot-air rework system.
![]() Figure 5. Apply flux to the component terminations.
![]() Figure 6. Direct hot air over the component until the solder melts. Then lift the component off the citcuit board surface using tweezers.
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10.2 Component Reclaim, Chip/Discrete Components
This procedure outlines the process for reclaiming chip components for reuse.
Minimum Skill Level: Advanced
Conformance Level: High
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Component Reclaim, Chip/Discrete Components

Select the proper nozzle based on the component size.

Secure the circuit board in a board holder or on the base of the rework system. A hot plate may be used to provide added bottom-side heating.

Typical hot-air rework tool.

Typical hot-air rework system.

Apply flux to the component terminations.

Direct hot air over the component until the solder melts. Then lift the component off the citcuit board surface using tweezers.

We can relaibly reclaim valuable and hard-to-source components from PCBs using advanced rework systems.
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