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Circuit board repair and rework are labor-intensive operations relying more on individual operator skills than automation. Despite the availability of excellent tools for repair, many in-house repair operations are poorly equipped.

Below is a comprehensive list of tools and materials for performing high-reliability circuit board repair, rework, and modification.

Kits and Systems
Part No. / Item / Description Price Order
201-1600
Aerospace Repair Kit
Kit to replace damaged lands and pads where out-gassing of epoxy may be an issue.
$379.00 Each
201-3110
Base Board Repair Kit
Kit to repair base board and laminate damage on circuit boards.
$245.00 Each
115-1322
Circuit Bond Kit
Includes clear, low viscosity, superior strength epoxy for circuit board damage repair.
$195.00 Each
201-5231
Circuit Bonding System
System to repair damaged conductors, BGA pads, and SMT pads.
$6,995.00 Each
201-3130
Circuit Track Kit
Kit to repair circuit board damage including traces and conductors.
$379.00 Each
110-5202
Eyelet Press
Heavy duty eyelet press designed to set and form eyelets in circuit boards.
$2650.00 Each
110-6380
Flex-Rack PCB Holder
Sturdy rack for PCBs used for rework and positioning.
$595.00 Each
201-6100
Gold Contact Plating Kit
Kit to repair damaged gold contacts and pads on circuit boards.
$1,499.00 Each
201-3160
Heat Shield Kit
Includes materials to protect heat sensitive area of a PCB during rework.
$212.00 Each
201-1400
Land/Pad Repair Kit
Kit to repair circuit board damage including lands and pads.
$495.00 Each
201-2400
Master Repair Kit
Kit to repair circuit board damage including pads, lands, conductors and base material.
$729.00 Each
110-4106
Micro Drill System
Versatile power tool for milling, drilling, grinding, cutting and sanding.
$589.00 Each
201-3140
Plated Hole Repair Kit
Kit to repair damaged plated holes on circuit boards using eyelets.
$385.00 Each
201-7100
Precision Tool Set
Nine precision-crafted tools for detailed circuit board work.
$106.00 Each
201-2100
Professional Repair Kit
Kit to repair damaged pads, lands, conductors, base material, and plated holes.
$1029.00 Each
201-4350
Repair Skills Practice Kit
Training kit to practice circuit board repair skills prior to testing for certification.
$170.00 Each
Soldering Skills Practice Kit
Training kit to practice circuit board soldering skills prior to testing for certification.
$90.00 Each
Tools and Materials
Part No. / Item / Description Price Order
115-3136
Abrader
Mild abrasive for removing oxides and contaminants.
$8.00 Each
115-3702
Abrasive Pads
Light duty abrasive scrubbing pads to remove contamination and blend surfaces.
$8.00 Pkg/10
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Ball Mills, Abrasives, Cutting Tools
Ball mills, abrasives and cutting tools for working on circuit boards.
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BGA Component Reball Fixtures
BGA reball fixtures precision-built for a specific BGA component.
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115-2706
Bonding Film
Dry film adhesive used to bond lifted lands, pads and conductors.
$17.00 Each
115-3210
Bonding Iron, 120 VAC
Delivers the optimal heat for curing adhesive bonding film.
$76.00 Each
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Bonding Tips
Bonding Tips used to bond adehesive backed Circuit Frames.
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115-3778
Buss Wire, 30 AWG
Used to create buss connection during plating.
$10.00 Each
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Circuit Frames
Circuit Frames for surface mount pad, BGA pad and conductor repair.
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Circuit Tracks
Copper conductors to repair circuit board damage including traces and conductors.
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235-2106-5
Cleaning Brushes
Disposable brushes for solvent cleaning and application of coatings.
$12.00 Pkg/5
250-1201
Coating Remover Pen
For precise removal of silicone, acrylic and urethane coatings from circuit boards.
$55.00 Each
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Color Agents
One part, semi-paste ink used to tint the color of epoxy and for direct printing on circuit board surfaces.
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245-1102
Conductive Pen
Pen dispenser for creating conductive silver traces.
$90.00 Each
115-3302
Circuit Bond Epoxy
Clear, superior strength epoxy in two-compartment plastic packages.
$19.00 Each
Eyelets
Copper and brass eyelets electroplated with tin designed for repair of plated through holes.
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115-3132
File
High carbon steel needle file perfect for all kinds of detail work.
$10.00 Each
235-2102-5
Foam Swab, Small
Swabs for use with solvents and application of color agents and epoxies.
$10.00 Pkg/5
235-3050
High Temp Tape Discs
High temperature polyimide tape discs, .50" diameter.
$6.00 Pkg/60
355-0614
Knife with #16 Blades
A must-have tool for precise cutting, scraping and trimming.
$13.00 Each
115-3115
Measuring Microscope Pen, 25X
Pocket pen microscope with 25X measuring reticle.
$31.00 Each
355-3102-5
Micro Probes
Sharp probes for dispensing adhesive and positioning small objects.
$5.00 Pkg/5
290-7250
Tape, Peel Test
This tape is specifically designed to test plating adhesion.
$32.00 Each
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Plating Solutions and Anodes
Plating tools, plating anodes and various plating solutions for gold contact repair.
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290-3050
Tape, Plating and Masking
Ideal for masking during plating, coating removal and microblasting.
$14.00 Each
335-3195
Probe
Sharp dental-style probe for manipulating small objects and removal of debris.
$10.00 Each
335-3197
Scraper, Curved Tip
Hardened stainless steel tip for scraping solder mask and removing defects.
$10.00 Each
115-3120
Setting Tool, Small
Used to properly form eyelets used to repair plated holes in circuit boards.
$19.00 Each
115-3902
Syringes
Polypropylene syringe barrels with stainless steel dispensing tips.
$17.00 Pkg/3
115-3122
Tool Base
Support base for Setting Tool when forming eyelets for plated hole repair.
$17.00 Each
115-3145
Tool Grip, Small
Handy tool has vise jaws to grip small items.
$41.00 Each
310-2100
Wire Dots, Variety Pack
High-performance polymer film adhesive tape designed for tacking wires.
$49.00 Pkg/264
335-3196
Wire Guide
Use to form bends in wires and hold wires during soldering and bonding.
$10.00 Each
Additional Items and Supplies
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BGA Rework System
Hot air or infrared BGA component rework system.
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Cleaner
General purpose cleaner for removing contamination.
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Cleaning System
Batch or inline cleaning system for removing fluxes and contamination.
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Coatings
Replacement soldermask and conformal coatings.
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Continuity Meter
Meter and probes to test for electrical continuity.
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Cutters and Pliers
Precision grade cutters and pliers.
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Desolder Braid
Woven copper wire designed to wick solder from surfaces and holes.
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Desolder Tool/System
Manual or powered desoldering tool or system.
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End Mills
Designed for end cutting and hole boring.
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Gloves
Disposable, puncture-resistant gloves designed for handling mild chemicals.
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Heat Gun
Temperature adjustable heat gun used for a range of heating applications.
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Hot Air Tool
Tool and nozzles to deliver precise flow of hot air.
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Hot Plate
Temperature adjustable heated plate to pre-heat components and circuit boards prior to tinning and reflow.
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Microblasting System
Benchtop microblasting system for removal of coatings.
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Microscope
Precision microscope with stand and lighting for work and inspection.
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Milling Machine
Use for precision milling of circuit board materials.
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Mini Reflow Oven
Small reflow oven for controlled solder reflow.
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Oven
General purpose oven for drying, baking and curing epoxies.
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Peg Stamps
Peg stamps for application of inks to replace text and markings.
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Pin Gauges
Use to provide accurate measurements for thickness and hole diameters.
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Precision Drill
Precision drill press for accuracy and controlled depth drilling.
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Restraint Bars and Clamps
Steel bars and clamps to restrain warped circuit boards during rework.
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Reflow Oven
Reflow oven with multiple zones for controlled solder reflow.
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Robotic Deball/Tinning System
Robotic system for component tinning and BGA solder ball removal.
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Safety Glasses
Protect your eyes and your vision with proper safety glasses.
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Solder Flux
Used to prepare solder surfaces and to prevent formation of oxides during soldering.
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Solder Fountain
Solder fountain system for selective component removal and replacement.
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Solder Paste
Solder paste for component soldering and rework.
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Solder Pot
Solder pot with static or dynamic solder wave for wire and electronic component tinning.
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Solder Spheres
Solder balls or spheres for BGA component reballing and rework.
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Soldering Iron
Properly maintained soldering iron and properly sized soldering iron tips.
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Thermal Parting Tool
Thermal removal tool using controlled heat through specially shaped tips.
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Trim Form Machine
Machine and dies to trim and form electronic components.
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Tweezers
Multiple sizes and tip configurations of tweezers for various small parts handling needs.
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Vacuum Pickup Tool
Manual or powered vacuum pickup tool for handling small parts and electrinic components.
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Wipes
Nonabrasive, low-linting wipes for cleanup.
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Wire
Solid conductor wire for conductor repair and jumpers.
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Wire Stripper
Sharp wire strippers for stripping insulated wire.
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