--- title: Metcal Blog | Soldering, Desoldering, Electronics Rework Applications, News, Tips and Trends | Soldering Station description: Soldering Station | Applications, tips and trends in hand soldering, rework, repair and desoldering. Metcal is one of the world's leading brands in soldering stations, rework stations, fume extraction and benchtop accessories. --- [![Large Metcal Logo Horizontal Yellow and White_RGB](https://info.techcon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Metcal/Large%20Metcal%20Logo%20Horizontal%20Yellow%20and%20White_RGB.png?width=250&height=34&name=Large%20Metcal%20Logo%20Horizontal%20Yellow%20and%20White_RGB.png "Large Metcal Logo Horizontal Yellow and White_RGB")](http://www.metcal.com) - [Home](https://www.metcal.com) - [Products](https://store.metcal.com/en-us/) - [Applications](https://store.metcal.com/en-us/) - [Web Store](https://store.metcal.com/en-us/) - [Resources](https://www.metcal.com/resources/) - [News & Events](https://www.metcal.com/news/) - [Blog](https://www.metcal.com/blog/) - [Contact Us](https://www.metcal.com/contact-us/) [![metcal-blog-header-bg.jpg](http://info.okinternational.com/hubfs/Metcal/metcal-blog-header-bg.jpg "metcal-blog-header-bg.jpg")](http://blog.okinternational.com/metcal) # Metcal Blog ## [Why Metcal is Offering Adjustable Temperature Soldering Now](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/why-metcal-is-offering-adjustable-temperature-soldering-now) By [Curtis Yamauchi](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/author/curtis-yamauchi) on May 26, 2020 9:42:57 AM [![](https://info.okinternational.com/hubfs/image-3.png)](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/why-metcal-is-offering-adjustable-temperature-soldering-now) We know what you are asking yourself!!! Topics: [Metcal News](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/metcal-news) [rework](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/rework) [Soldering Station](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/soldering-station) [High Thermal Demand](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/high-thermal-demand) [Continue Reading](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/why-metcal-is-offering-adjustable-temperature-soldering-now) ## [Evaluating Performance for Adjustable Soldering Systems](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/evaluating-performance-for-adjustable-soldering-systems) By [Curtis Yamauchi](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/author/curtis-yamauchi) on May 15, 2020 6:17:02 PM [![](https://info.okinternational.com/hubfs/image.png)](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/evaluating-performance-for-adjustable-soldering-systems) **When looking at performance for hand soldering in electronics manufacturing, Operations Engineers need to be very focused on three key metrics: time to temperature, dwell time and thermal recovery. These three metrics together will identify the best soldering product for the production line and will help maximize throughput and lower scrap in the process.** Topics: [Metcal News](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/metcal-news) [rework](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/rework) [Soldering Station](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/soldering-station) [soldering iron](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/soldering-iron) [High Thermal Demand Soldering](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/high-thermal-demand-soldering) [High Thermal Demand](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/high-thermal-demand) [solder cartridges](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/solder-cartridges) [solder tips](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/solder-tips) [Continue Reading](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/evaluating-performance-for-adjustable-soldering-systems) ## [IPC-CFX Process Control and Traceability: Real Time Risk Mitigation in Hand Soldering Applications](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/ipc-cfx-process-control-and-traceability-real-time-risk-mitigation-in-hand-soldering-applications) By [Hoa Nguyen, CTO, OK International, and Ed Zamborsky, Regional Sales Manager, Metcal](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/author/hoa-nguyen-cto-ok-international-and-ed-zamborsky-regional-sales-manager-metcal) on May 28, 2019 6:00:00 AM [![](https://info.okinternational.com/hubfs/img-CV-500.jpg)](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/ipc-cfx-process-control-and-traceability-real-time-risk-mitigation-in-hand-soldering-applications) ***This article was originally published in the May, 2019 issue of U.S. Tech and can also be found online at [US-Tech.com](http://www.us-tech.com/RelId/2115788/issearch/ipc-cfx/ISvars/default/IPC_CFX_Process_Control_and_Traceability_Real_Time_Risk_Mitigation_in_Hand_Soldering.htm). *** Topics: [Connection Validation](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/connection-validation) [Soldering Station](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/soldering-station) [risk mitigation](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/risk-mitigation) [Continue Reading](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/ipc-cfx-process-control-and-traceability-real-time-risk-mitigation-in-hand-soldering-applications) ## [The Clear Advantages of a Smart Soldering Station](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/the-clear-advantages-of-a-smart-soldering-station) By [Metcal Marketing](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/author/metcal-marketing) on Jun 12, 2018 1:10:00 PM [![](https://info.okinternational.com/hubfs/img-station02.jpg)](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/the-clear-advantages-of-a-smart-soldering-station)   Soldering irons have been in use for a very long time, and they do the same job today as they did in the past - they make the electrical connection between components through the use of melted solder. But just as the components have become far more advanced, the soldering iron has progressed as well. This is why you should be using a smart soldering station for your electronic work. Topics: [Soldering Station](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/soldering-station) [Continue Reading](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/the-clear-advantages-of-a-smart-soldering-station) ## [Solder Joint Panel with SMT Magazine](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/smt-magazine-solder-joint-formation) By [Robert Roush](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/author/robert-roush) on Oct 31, 2017 7:25:21 AM Our own Robert Roush recently joined a panel on the challenges of proper solder joints with Indium Corporation’s Brook Sandy-Smith, technical support engineer, Andrew Nunenkamp, director of engineering at MC Assembly, and Vince Burns, quality engineer and an IPC Certified Trainer. Topics: [Soldering Station](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/soldering-station) [High Thermal Demand Soldering](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/high-thermal-demand-soldering) [solder tips](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/solder-tips) [Continue Reading](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/smt-magazine-solder-joint-formation) ## [productronica 2017 Lineup Announced!](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/productronica-2017-metcal-product-lineup) By [Metcal Marketing](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/author/metcal-marketing) on Oct 19, 2017 10:24:43 AM [![](http://info.okinternational.com/hubfs/2017%20Metcal%20Blog/October/productronica%20image.jpg)](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/productronica-2017-metcal-product-lineup) **We're excited to be exhibiting at [productronica 2017](http://productronica.com/index-2.html)! We'll be at Hall A2, Stand 135, Nov. 14 – 17, 2017 at the Messe München in Germany.  We'll be showing the brand new Connection Validation (CV) Selective Soldering System at the show for the first time, along with a range of our new soldering tools. See below for the whole lineup!** Topics: [Connection Validation](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/connection-validation) [Soldering Station](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/soldering-station) [Tip Cleaner](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/tip-cleaner) [hot air pencil](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/hot-air-pencil) [Continue Reading](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/productronica-2017-metcal-product-lineup) ## [How Metcal's NEW Solder Tip Temperature Display Works](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/how-metcals-new-solder-tip-temperature-display-works) By [Robert Roush](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/author/robert-roush) on Sep 8, 2017 2:06:13 PM [![](http://info.okinternational.com/hubfs/2017%20Metcal%20Blog/September/tip%20temperature%20display.jpg)](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/how-metcals-new-solder-tip-temperature-display-works) Until the release of our [CV-5210 power station](http://www.okinternational.com/CV-5210-Connection-Validation-Soldering-Station), Metcal soldering stations have not featured a tip temperature display. Many customers, especially Contract Manufacturers have lamented this, because of their need to provide documentation and support for their customers and ISO or other process control requirements. Topics: [Soldering Station](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/soldering-station) [solder cartridges](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/solder-cartridges) [solder tips](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/solder-tips) [Continue Reading](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/how-metcals-new-solder-tip-temperature-display-works) ## [On Solder Tip Cost and Life](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/on-solder-tip-cost-and-life) By [Ed Zamborsky](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/author/ed-zamborsky) on Aug 14, 2017 11:17:18 AM [![](http://info.okinternational.com/hubfs/2017%20Metcal%20Blog/August/SxV%20Series.jpg)](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/on-solder-tip-cost-and-life) Let’s face it soldering tips and cartridges cost money. And when you combine that with operators forced to solder at 850°F or higher to keep up to speed, those tips are breaking down and costing you a bunch of dollars.   Topics: [Tip care](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/tip-care) [Tip Life](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/tip-life) [Soldering Station](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/soldering-station) [soldering iron](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/soldering-iron) [Continue Reading](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/on-solder-tip-cost-and-life) ## [How SmartHeat Technology Works: A Tutorial](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/how-smartheat-technology-works-a-tutorial) By [Ed Zamborsky](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/author/ed-zamborsky) on Aug 3, 2017 2:11:15 PM [![](http://info.okinternational.com/hubfs/SmartHeat%20Heater%20Coil-589260-edited.jpg)](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/how-smartheat-technology-works-a-tutorial) We often get detailed questions from Process Engineers about how SmartHeat really works, and whether fixed (or stable) head soldering stations or variable heat is what they need.  Our expert, [MetcalMan Ed Zamborsky](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/meet-metcal-eastern-rsm-ed-zamborsky) himself has written this article about [Metcal's SmartHeat](http://www.okinternational.com/metcal/english/globalnavigation/applications/hand-soldering/what-is-smartheat) first, to talk about how stable temperature soldering really works! Topics: [Soldering Station](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/soldering-station) [Smartheat](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/smartheat) [fixed temperature](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/fixed-temperature) [applications](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/applications) [Continue Reading](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/how-smartheat-technology-works-a-tutorial) ## [Connection Validation Wins SMT China Vision Award](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/connection-validation-wins-smt-china-vision-award) By [Metcal Marketing](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/author/metcal-marketing) on Jun 1, 2017 5:05:00 PM [![](http://info.okinternational.com/hubfs/image1%20%281%29.jpg)](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/connection-validation-wins-smt-china-vision-award) We are very excited to have received a 2017 SMT China Vision Award in the category of Hand Soldering for the CV-5200 Connection Validation™ Soldering Station. The award was presented to the company on April 25, 2017 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center during NEPCON China. This is the second award that the company has received for Connection Validation since its introduction in early 2017. 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